Average and median wage in Idaho
Half of the 857,440 workers in Idaho earn less than $47,970 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $61,170, or $29.41 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $29,300 or less and the top 10% $103,240 or more. The average is 12% less than the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median 6% less than the U.S. median ($50,980).
- $29K10th
- $37K25th
- $48KMedian
- $72K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Idaho per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,170 | $29.41 | $69,770 |
| Median | $47,970 | $23.06 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $29,300 | $14.09 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $36,660 | $17.62 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $72,320 | $34.77 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $103,240 | $49.63 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in Idaho
- Boise$64,530
- Idaho Falls$61,160
- Coeur d'Alene$60,060
- Lewiston$59,120
- Pocatello$55,170
- Twin Falls$53,580
Map of Idaho metro areas
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $64,530 | $49,100 | $51,718 | 98 | $496,288 |
| Idaho Falls | $61,160 | $46,800 | $49,189 | 94 | $413,631 |
| Coeur d'Alene | $60,060 | $47,750 | $48,363 | 98 | $605,498 |
| Lewiston | $59,120 | $48,300 | $47,658 | 91 | $376,787 |
| Pocatello | $55,170 | $45,160 | $44,693 | 89 | $354,583 |
| Twin Falls | $53,580 | $45,400 | $43,500 | 92 | $386,550 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in Idaho
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Boise$370,730
- Physicians, All Other · Coeur d'Alene$349,540
- General Internal Medicine Physicians · Boise$347,900
- Family Medicine Physicians · Boise$332,160
- Family Medicine Physicians · Coeur d'Alene$314,390
- Nurse Anesthetists · Idaho Falls$269,540
- Emergency Medicine Physicians · Boise$259,280
- Nurse Anesthetists · Pocatello$258,930
- Chief Executives · Lewiston$253,830
- Nurse Anesthetists · Boise$250,930
Most common jobs in Idaho
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 25,810 | $28,630 | $28,940 | $32,030 |
| General and Operations Managers | 24,880 | $97,980 | $80,390 | $101,510 |
| Office Clerks, General | 20,790 | $45,520 | $44,830 | $48,030 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 20,770 | $34,220 | $34,790 | $38,000 |
| Retail Salespersons | 20,180 | $37,340 | $35,080 | $40,400 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 18,770 | $44,820 | $43,200 | $46,890 |
| Cashiers | 17,200 | $31,430 | $30,370 | $34,380 |
| Registered Nurses | 16,880 | $92,710 | $92,460 | $96,210 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 15,920 | $59,160 | $58,770 | $62,040 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 15,610 | $40,810 | $39,900 | $42,470 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in Idaho
Idaho income tax and take-home pay
Take-home figures on these pages apply Idaho's 2026 income tax rules for a single filer with the standard deduction, plus federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security and Medicare. Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
- $100K salary after taxes in every stateWhere Idaho ranks for take-home pay
- Median vs. average salaryWhy Idaho's median is below its average
Cost of living: Idaho vs other states
Idaho at a glance
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Salary in Idaho: questions
What is the average salary in Idaho?
$61,170 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is 12% less than the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in Idaho?
$47,970 a year: half of Idaho workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in Idaho?
$29.41 an hour on average, and $23.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in Idaho pays the most?
Boise, with an average of $64,530 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is Idaho expensive to live in?
BEA puts Idaho prices 5% below the U.S. average (price parity 95.5). Within the state, Boise 98, Coeur d'Alene 98, Idaho Falls 94 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in Idaho.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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