Median DOL Salary
$87,410
Total DOL Filings
390
Companies Hiring
164
Cost of Living Index
103.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Meridian, ID$87,410
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Meridian, ID is 43.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Meridian
Highest-Paying Occupations in Meridian
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineers | $85,347 | -33.8% | 31 |
| Engineers, All Other | $82,264 | -37.4% | 7 |
| Materials Engineers | $80,000 | -21.4% | 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 Meridian, ID
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Meridian, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineers | $85,347 | $82,781 |
| Engineers, All Other | $82,264 | $79,790 |
| Materials Engineers | $80,000 | $77,595 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.