Median DOL Salary
$91,546
Total DOL Filings
510
Companies Hiring
68
Cost of Living Index
103.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Idaho Falls, ID$91,546
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 50.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Idaho Falls
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC | 274 | $100,800 | Other | |
| Melaleuca, Inc. | 142 | $82,000 | Other | |
| University of Idaho | 12 | $63,000 | Other | |
| Idaho Healthcare Institute | 10 | $74,859 | Other | |
| IDAHO STEEL PRODUCTS, INC. | 6 | $56,160 | Other | |
| Intel Corporation | 5 | $97,408 | Other | |
| Accendero Software, Inc. | 5 | $113,295 | Other | |
| MENTAL WELLNESS CENTERS, INC. | 5 | $37,877 | Other | |
| Boise State University | 4 | $62,000 | Other | |
| Stukent, Inc. | 4 | $105,000 | Other | |
| Taylor & Sons Farms, Inc. | 4 | $31,200 | Other | |
| RIO PRODUCTS INTL | 3 | $76,731 | Other | |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIABETES CENTER | 3 | $40,000 | Other | |
| Idahoan Foods, LLC | 3 | $113,006 | Other | |
| Alturas Preparatory Academy | 2 | $49,367 | Other | |
| Idaho State University | 2 | $56,500 | Other | |
| Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC. | 2 | $63,045 | Other | |
| BLUE SPRINGS PARTNERS, LLC | 2 | $44,240 | Other | |
| Revaba Idaho LLC | 2 | $54,266 | Other | |
| SENTIENT | 2 | $128,898 | Other | |
| GOOD 2 GO STORES, LLC | 2 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Adaequare, Inc. | 2 | $90,000 | Other | |
| DOME TECHNOLOGY LLC | 2 | $55,000 | Other | |
| Phased Right Inc. | 2 | $135,000 | Other | |
| MURRAY ZIEL & JOHNSTON, PLLC | 1 | $40,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Idaho Falls
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,324 | +26% | 5 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $99,408 | -23.7% | 40 |
| Physicists | $92,280 | -30.1% | 8 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $87,000 | -19.2% | 5 |
| Materials Scientists | $86,460 | N/A | 22 |
| Chemists | $78,000 | +31.2% | 7 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $76,350 | +12.5% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $63,253 | -22.5% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Idaho
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Idaho.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $173,070 | N/A |
| Dentists, General | $166,560 | 690 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $161,130 | N/A |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,360 | 760 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $149,290 | 1,600 |
| Pharmacists | $138,580 | 1,750 |
| Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $136,550 | 60 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $136,440 | 930 |
| Physicists | $132,060 | 170 |
| Engineers, All Other | $131,390 | 590 |
Salary Trend in Idaho Falls, ID
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Idaho Falls, ID has a cost of living index of 103.1, which is 3.1% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $96,993 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,324 | $97,307 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $99,408 | $96,419 |
| Physicists | $92,280 | $89,505 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $87,000 | $84,384 |
| Materials Scientists | $86,460 | $83,860 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Idaho Falls, ID stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Idaho Falls, ID
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.