Average salary in Idaho
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Idaho is $61,170 a year and the median is $47,970, across 857,440 jobs (BLS May 2025). Idaho ranks #37 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $61,170 |
| Median salary | $47,970 |
| Median hourly wage | $23.06 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $29,300 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $103,240 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $49,196 |
Highest-paying jobs in Idaho
- Airline Pilot: $507,640
- Family Medicine Physician: $347,160
- Physician: $299,340
- Chief Executive: $177,210
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $162,970
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $162,240
- Pharmacist: $144,900
- Marketing Manager: $142,090
- Purchasing Manager: $136,970
- Sales Manager: $135,350
- Physician Assistant: $133,790
- Nurse Practitioner: $132,540
- Software Engineer: $131,590
- Manager: $131,550
- Engineer: $130,970
- Electrical Engineer: $129,340
- Financial Manager: $127,210
- Lineman: $125,410
- Natural Sciences Manager: $124,800
- Dentist: $124,190
Most common jobs in Idaho
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 25,810 | $28,940 |
| General and Operations Manager | 24,880 | $80,390 |
| Office Clerk | 20,790 | $44,830 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 20,770 | $34,790 |
| Retail Salesperson | 20,180 | $35,080 |
| Customer Service Representative | 18,770 | $43,200 |
| Cashier | 17,200 | $30,370 |
| Registered Nurse | 16,880 | $92,460 |
| Truck Driver | 15,920 | $58,770 |
| Laborer and Freight | 15,610 | $39,900 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 12,450 | $37,310 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 10,950 | $30,050 |
| Construction Laborer | 10,850 | $46,940 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 10,800 | $36,110 |
| Bookkeeping | 9,540 | $48,310 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Idaho?
$61,170 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $47,970 ($23.06/hour), per BLS May 2025. Idaho ranks #37 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho?
Airline Pilot ($507,640), Family Medicine Physician ($347,160), Physician ($299,340), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Idaho?
Earning more than the median of $47,970 puts you above half of Idaho workers; the top 10% earn over $103,240.