Idaho salaries by occupation
The median worker in Idaho earned $46,470 a year in 2024, about $22.34 an hour, 6.1% below the national median of $49,500. The state reports wages for 500 occupations.
Median pay $46,470 $22.34 per hour
Vs national median -6.1% U.S. $49,500
Workers 844,910 wage and salary
Occupations reported 500 with at least 100 employed
What Idaho is unusually full of
Location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here against the country as a whole. A value of 3 means the state employs three times the national share of those workers. It describes a labour market far better than a list of the biggest employers, which in every state is dominated by retail and food service.
| Occupation | Concentration | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 12.37× | 2,110 | $54,310 |
| Nuclear Engineers | 8.89× | 720 | $130,210 |
| Agricultural Technicians | 7.38× | 580 | $43,480 |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | 6.88× | 660 | $50,330 |
| Logging Equipment Operators | 5.35× | 660 | $58,200 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 5.15× | 780 | $46,470 |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 4.3× | 630 | $27,620 |
| Legislators | 3.63× | 530 | $27,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 3.44× | 560 | $69,300 |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 3.18× | 640 | $58,220 |
Metro areas in Idaho
Pay varies more between cities than between states, and a statewide median averages over that. These are the 7 Idaho metropolitan areas the survey covers.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Workers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City | $47,580 | $22.88 | 386,560 | #160 |
| Lewiston | $47,340 | $22.76 | 27,910 | #172 |
| Coeur d'Alene | $46,010 | $22.12 | 71,680 | #219 |
| Idaho Falls | $45,080 | $21.68 | 81,000 | #259 |
| Logan | $44,770 | $21.53 | 66,730 | #271 |
| Twin Falls | $44,160 | $21.23 | 49,570 | #291 |
| Pocatello | $43,180 | $20.76 | 37,440 | #309 |
Highest paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Hourly | Employed | Rank of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $166,560 | $80.08 | 690 | #27 of 46 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,360 | $75.66 | 760 | #27 of 49 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $149,290 | $71.78 | 1,600 | #29 of 49 |
| Pharmacists | $138,580 | $66.63 | 1,750 | #15 of 51 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $136,440 | $65.59 | 930 | #2 of 47 |
| Physicists | $132,060 | $63.49 | 170 | #18 of 26 |
| Engineers, All Other | $131,390 | $63.17 | 590 | #11 of 51 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $130,210 | $62.60 | 720 | #11 of 22 |
| Physician Assistants | $129,000 | $62.02 | 1,170 | #34 of 51 |
| Electrical Engineers | $128,960 | $62.00 | 920 | #6 of 51 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,940 | $61.99 | 1,570 | #21 of 50 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $127,880 | $61.48 | 820 | #19 of 37 |
Where most people work
| Occupation | Employed | Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 30,600 | $76,480 | $36.77 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 24,440 | $28,450 | $13.68 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 23,520 | $39,420 | $18.95 |
| Office Clerks, General | 22,460 | $42,570 | $20.47 |
| Retail Salespersons | 20,670 | $33,400 | $16.06 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 18,580 | $38,270 | $18.40 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 16,960 | $33,560 | $16.13 |
| Cashiers | 16,660 | $30,280 | $14.56 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 14,860 | $53,260 | $25.60 |
| Registered Nurses | 14,540 | $86,100 | $41.39 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 state estimates. Wage and salary workers only, excluding the self-employed.
Every occupation reported in Idaho
Grouped by field. Each links to a comparison of that job across all states.
Production 53
- Power Plant Operators $102,750
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,530
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $62,430
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $56,540
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,300
- Machinists $53,760
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $53,250
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders $52,240
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $51,370
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $51,210
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $50,820
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,780
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $50,330
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,590
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,190
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,150
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,660
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $48,630
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $48,320
- Dental Laboratory Technicians $47,750
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,280
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,240
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,690
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $46,470
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,470
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,740
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $45,730
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,160
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $44,490
- Food Batchmakers $44,120
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $43,960
- Food Processing Workers, All Other $43,720
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,820
- Furniture Finishers $42,390
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,120
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,970
- Upholsterers $41,320
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $40,040
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,840
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers $39,770
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,860
- Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,480
- Helpers--Production Workers $38,430
- Production Workers, All Other $37,650
- Printing Press Operators $37,310
- Bakers $36,010
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,490
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,080
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $34,570
- Sewing Machine Operators $34,510
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $34,420
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $32,060
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $28,080
Office and administrative support 40
- Postal Service Clerks $60,030
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,280
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $59,100
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $58,240
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $58,200
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $56,530
- Postal Service Mail Carriers $55,930
- Cargo and Freight Agents $53,240
- Public Safety Telecommunicators $51,090
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $50,980
- Procurement Clerks $49,000
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $47,690
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $47,540
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $46,890
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks $46,700
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,690
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $45,780
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other $45,760
- New Accounts Clerks $45,610
- Billing and Posting Clerks $44,580
- Bill and Account Collectors $43,380
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $43,110
- Office Clerks, General $42,570
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,300
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,920
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,920
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $40,900
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $40,890
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,850
- Order Clerks $40,530
- File Clerks $40,340
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $39,970
- Customer Service Representatives $39,420
- Tellers $38,880
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $38,130
- Couriers and Messengers $37,360
- Data Entry Keyers $36,400
- Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,680
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $34,100
- Library Assistants, Clerical $30,200
Education and library 35
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $107,710
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $84,750
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $81,180
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $79,870
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,600
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary $75,950
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $75,420
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $75,320
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $74,210
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $73,770
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $65,840
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $63,290
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,080
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other $62,720
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,280
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $62,210
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $61,110
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,960
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $60,330
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,290
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $59,920
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,620
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School $57,580
- Instructional Coordinators $54,260
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,320
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $49,120
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $47,950
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $46,570
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $39,160
- Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,010
- Tutors $34,100
- Library Technicians $33,700
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,820
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,840
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,330
Construction and extraction 35
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,360
- Boilermakers $71,700
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators $67,280
- Construction and Building Inspectors $65,720
- Sheet Metal Workers $65,680
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons $63,040
- Pipelayers $62,780
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers $62,190
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $61,230
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $60,860
- Electricians $60,670
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,140
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,380
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $57,140
- Carpet Installers $56,020
- Tile and Stone Setters $50,550
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $50,330
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $49,660
- Highway Maintenance Workers $49,440
- Glaziers $49,150
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,700
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $48,630
- Carpenters $48,530
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $48,270
- Roofers $48,140
- Helpers--Electricians $46,970
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,490
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $45,830
- Construction Laborers $45,380
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $44,360
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $41,340
- Helpers--Carpenters $40,550
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons $39,340
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $38,470
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical $35,440
Healthcare practitioners 34
- Dentists, General $166,560
- Pharmacists $138,580
- Physician Assistants $129,000
- Nurse Practitioners $128,940
- Veterinarians $106,080
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $102,090
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $98,140
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $97,480
- Physical Therapists $93,610
- Occupational Therapists $88,470
- Registered Nurses $86,100
- Dental Hygienists $84,990
- Speech-Language Pathologists $78,450
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $78,000
- Chiropractors $76,910
- Respiratory Therapists $75,510
- Optometrists $66,880
- Dietitians and Nutritionists $65,140
- Surgical Technologists $62,930
- Paramedics $62,640
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,720
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $60,370
- Athletic Trainers $60,360
- Medical Records Specialists $48,940
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $48,220
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,130
- Pharmacy Technicians $45,210
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,080
- Psychiatric Technicians $39,740
- Opticians, Dispensing $39,670
- Emergency Medical Technicians $39,430
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $38,830
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $36,670
- Dietetic Technicians $30,700
Installation, maintenance and repair 31
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $120,240
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $81,040
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $76,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,740
- Medical Equipment Repairers $73,800
- Avionics Technicians $69,030
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $68,500
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $65,060
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $63,850
- Millwrights $62,710
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,570
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,660
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $58,220
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery $54,770
- Mechanical Door Repairers $52,950
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $52,730
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $52,380
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $51,050
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $50,430
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $50,340
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $49,500
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $48,980
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers $47,680
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,420
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,030
- Bicycle Repairers $45,760
- Home Appliance Repairers $43,820
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $41,550
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $39,310
- Motorcycle Mechanics $38,840
- Tire Repairers and Changers $38,260
Life, physical and social science 30
- Physicists $132,060
- Life Scientists, All Other $97,020
- Soil and Plant Scientists $90,400
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $89,860
- Physical Scientists, All Other $89,860
- Biological Scientists, All Other $79,790
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,890
- Economists $78,770
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $75,580
- Hydrologists $74,960
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $74,820
- Anthropologists and Archeologists $73,470
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $72,760
- Conservation Scientists $72,550
- Food Scientists and Technologists $67,860
- Urban and Regional Planners $67,000
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,710
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $64,950
- Foresters $62,050
- School Psychologists $61,600
- Forensic Science Technicians $60,470
- Chemists $59,460
- Chemical Technicians $55,060
- Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
- Social Science Research Assistants $51,500
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $50,340
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,870
- Food Science Technicians $45,230
- Agricultural Technicians $43,480
- Biological Technicians $39,560
Business and financial 26
- Personal Financial Advisors $136,440
- Financial and Investment Analysts $88,730
- Labor Relations Specialists $84,100
- Project Management Specialists $82,390
- Management Analysts $81,590
- Insurance Underwriters $79,250
- Budget Analysts $76,990
- Financial Examiners $75,090
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,960
- Cost Estimators $74,880
- Financial Risk Specialists $72,350
- Logisticians $69,910
- Property Appraisers and Assessors $68,700
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $68,300
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,600
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $65,730
- Credit Analysts $65,520
- Compliance Officers $65,350
- Accountants and Auditors $64,840
- Loan Officers $64,380
- Human Resources Specialists $63,630
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $63,070
- Fundraisers $60,220
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,010
- Training and Development Specialists $57,740
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $49,690
Management 25
- Architectural and Engineering Managers $157,360
- Computer and Information Systems Managers $149,290
- Sales Managers $126,560
- Financial Managers $123,570
- Natural Sciences Managers $120,640
- Purchasing Managers $117,530
- Human Resources Managers $116,990
- Marketing Managers $114,410
- Managers, All Other $107,800
- Construction Managers $102,880
- Industrial Production Managers $101,830
- Facilities Managers $99,140
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary $98,270
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,020
- Public Relations Managers $92,590
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $88,780
- Emergency Management Directors $85,280
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $83,680
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $79,620
- Administrative Services Managers $78,520
- Social and Community Service Managers $78,000
- General and Operations Managers $76,480
- Food Service Managers $62,480
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $55,820
- Legislators $27,720
Architecture and engineering 25
- Engineers, All Other $131,390
- Nuclear Engineers $130,210
- Electrical Engineers $128,960
- Computer Hardware Engineers $127,880
- Industrial Engineers $112,490
- Chemical Engineers $106,980
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $104,220
- Mechanical Engineers $103,660
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $99,890
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $96,090
- Civil Engineers $94,990
- Environmental Engineers $85,390
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $82,510
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,810
- Landscape Architects $76,630
- Surveyors $74,270
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $72,070
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $69,390
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,600
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $63,920
- Mechanical Drafters $63,900
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,460
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,710
- Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,690
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,120
Transport and material moving 20
- Commercial Pilots $103,090
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $70,210
- Flight Attendants $60,480
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,360
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,260
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $48,200
- Light Truck Drivers $47,910
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,870
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers $45,130
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $43,490
- Bus Drivers, School $42,070
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders $40,030
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,270
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $36,990
- Stockers and Order Fillers $36,860
- Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,250
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,790
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $35,770
- Driver/Sales Workers $34,670
- Parking Attendants $31,510
Arts, design, entertainment and media 19
- Technical Writers $79,490
- Art Directors $74,990
- Commercial and Industrial Designers $67,530
- Writers and Authors $65,450
- Interior Designers $59,580
- Public Relations Specialists $57,690
- Interpreters and Translators $56,340
- Producers and Directors $52,220
- Graphic Designers $48,640
- Coaches and Scouts $46,890
- Editors $46,880
- Audio and Video Technicians $46,800
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $44,890
- Film and Video Editors $38,610
- Photographers $36,900
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,810
- Broadcast Technicians $32,990
- Floral Designers $30,770
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $25,230
Sales 18
- Sales Engineers $100,000
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $88,170
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $76,090
- Advertising Sales Agents $74,100
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $65,000
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,980
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,940
- Travel Agents $48,660
- Insurance Sales Agents $48,140
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,990
- Parts Salespersons $39,770
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other $39,150
- Telemarketers $38,310
- Counter and Rental Clerks $37,440
- Real Estate Sales Agents $37,090
- Retail Salespersons $33,400
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters $30,900
- Cashiers $30,280
Protective service 17
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $90,010
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $79,070
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,460
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $69,720
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,150
- Transportation Security Screeners $59,950
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $58,350
- Firefighters $53,860
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $52,930
- Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,440
- Bailiffs $50,050
- Private Detectives and Investigators $48,170
- Protective Service Workers, All Other $45,590
- Security Guards $40,610
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers $40,000
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,810
- School Bus Monitors $26,550
Computing and mathematics 16
- Database Architects $126,030
- Information Security Analysts $121,970
- Computer Network Architects $119,110
- Data Scientists $109,340
- Software Developers $107,900
- Computer Occupations, All Other $95,640
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,610
- Web Developers $84,250
- Computer Programmers $80,390
- Database Administrators $78,780
- Operations Research Analysts $77,460
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $72,880
- Computer Systems Analysts $68,810
- Web and Digital Interface Designers $67,260
- Computer Network Support Specialists $66,910
- Computer User Support Specialists $51,080
Personal care and service 16
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $61,270
- Tour and Travel Guides $50,830
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,850
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $45,430
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $42,060
- Skincare Specialists $41,230
- Animal Trainers $36,360
- Concierges $35,680
- Residential Advisors $35,430
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,820
- Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,260
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $31,220
- Animal Caretakers $29,910
- Recreation Workers $29,120
- Childcare Workers $29,110
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,090
Healthcare support 14
- Massage Therapists $70,470
- Physical Therapist Assistants $58,240
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,490
- Medical Equipment Preparers $44,450
- Medical Assistants $43,400
- Phlebotomists $39,720
- Dental Assistants $39,460
- Orderlies $38,090
- Pharmacy Aides $37,940
- Nursing Assistants $37,530
- Medical Transcriptionists $36,000
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,820
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,560
- Physical Therapist Aides $28,610
Food preparation and serving 14
- Chefs and Head Cooks $50,010
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,840
- Cooks, Restaurant $34,890
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,880
- Food Preparation Workers $31,440
- Cooks, Short Order $31,280
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $31,200
- Waiters and Waitresses $30,540
- Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,450
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,420
- Dishwashers $28,190
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $26,650
- Cooks, Fast Food $26,130
- Bartenders $22,880
Community and social service 13
- Healthcare Social Workers $71,240
- Health Education Specialists $70,070
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,240
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,150
- Clergy $61,420
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,340
- Social Workers, All Other $59,950
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $58,950
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $50,900
- Community Health Workers $47,820
- Rehabilitation Counselors $47,140
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $46,650
- Social and Human Service Assistants $46,060
Building and grounds maintenance 7
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $49,810
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $48,090
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $44,100
- Pest Control Workers $42,650
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $38,580
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,360
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,540
Farming, fishing and forestry 7
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $69,300
- Logging Equipment Operators $58,200
- Agricultural Inspectors $49,000
- Agricultural Equipment Operators $44,700
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $41,360
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $33,050
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $27,620
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Idaho?
The median across all occupations is $46,470 a year, or $22.34 an hour, covering 844,910 wage and salary workers. Median rather than mean, because a handful of very high earners pull an average upward and describe nobody.
Which jobs pay the most in Idaho?
Dentists, General ($166,560), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($157,360), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($149,290) lead the table. Medical specialities dominate the top of almost every state list, which says more about how the occupation is classified than about local conditions.
What does Idaho employ the most people in?
General and Operations Managers, with 30,600 employed at a median of $76,480. The largest occupations in any state are usually retail, food service, transport and administrative roles.
Does a higher salary here mean more money in practice?
Not necessarily. Wages and living costs move together. Idaho electricity averages 12.35¢ per kilowatt-hour against a national 16.44¢ in Texas as one comparison, and housing costs vary far more than that. Read a salary figure alongside what it costs to live where it is earned.