Median DOL Salary
$72,393
Total DOL Filings
254
Companies Hiring
19
Cost of Living Index
103.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Moscow, ID$72,393
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Moscow, ID is 18.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Moscow
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho | 252 | $63,000 | Other | |
| Economic Modeling, LLC | 5 | $70,000 | Other | |
| New Saint Andrews College | 3 | $46,821 | Other | |
| Community Health Association of Spokane | 3 | $166,606 | Other | |
| PALOUSE SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS P.S. | 2 | $75,000 | Other | |
| Gritman Medical Center, Inc. | 2 | $156,089 | Other | |
| Cancer Care Northwest Centers, PS | 2 | $390,000 | Other | |
| Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. | 2 | $82,000 | Other | |
| LCW SUPERCRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | 1 | $83,200 | Other | |
| Gregory L Kimberling Insurance Agency Incorporated | 1 | $40,000 | Other | |
| J&J CYBER SECURITY LLC | 1 | $114,400 | Other | |
| ECOANALYSTS, INC. | 1 | N/A | Other | |
| Welcome Home Property Management LLC | 1 | $41,600 | Other | |
| USA DRY PEA & LENTIL COUNCIL | 1 | $45,000 | Other | |
| HARBRICK LLC | 1 | $51,355 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Moscow
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,000 | -14.6% | 26 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,502 | -15.3% | 8 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,251 | +6.1% | 6 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,730 | +2.3% | 6 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,000 | +6.5% | 8 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,222 | -12.3% | 8 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,005 | -5.8% | 5 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $57,252 | N/A | 19 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $50,000 | -35.5% | 5 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $47,492 | -40.5% | 8 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $45,156 | -50.1% | 11 |
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 Moscow, ID
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Moscow, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,000 | $89,234 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,502 | $83,901 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,251 | $83,658 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,730 | $79,273 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,000 | $76,624 |
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.