Median DOL Salary
$72,971
Total DOL Filings
310
Companies Hiring
67
Cost of Living Index
103.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Pocatello, ID$72,971
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Pocatello, ID is 19.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Pocatello
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho State University | 99 | $56,500 | Other | |
| VTCU Corp | 57 | $63,110 | Other | |
| ON SEMICONDUCTOR | 34 | $81,287 | Other | |
| Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho | 30 | $52,624 | Other | |
| Semiconductor Components Industries,LLC | 20 | $100,000 | Other | |
| HTC Global Services INC | 7 | $75,000 | Other | |
| Stratus Technology Services, LLC | 5 | $108,160 | Other | |
| SAVVY INFO SYSTEMS INC | 5 | $75,000 | Other | |
| SENCORPWHITE, INC. | 5 | $52,530 | Other | |
| LHP Pocatello LLC | 4 | $300,000 | Other | |
| Global Infotech LLC | 4 | $75,000 | Other | |
| Vcarve Inc | 4 | $75,000 | Other | |
| GANNU SOFTWARE INC | 4 | $82,368 | Other | |
| Sysintelli Inc. | 3 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Reliable Software Resources Inc | 3 | $70,000 | Other | |
| HIMALAYAN LIVING LLC | 3 | $33,550 | Other | |
| Dynamic ITSolutions Inc | 3 | $77,000 | Other | |
| SIRITEK INC | 3 | $80,000 | Other | |
| HEALTH WEST, INC. | 2 | $37,000 | Other | |
| IKON Software Services | 2 | $71,000 | Other | |
| Sunrise Engineering | 2 | $70,479 | Other | |
| Synertech Inc | 2 | $66,560 | Other | |
| IHOT INC. | 2 | $75,000 | Other | |
| URTEK | 2 | $118,994 | Other | |
| ces usa iNC | 2 | $60,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Pocatello
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $97,115 | -2.8% | 9 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,411 | -24.4% | 6 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,531 | -4.2% | 10 |
| Electrical Engineers | $65,749 | -49% | 24 |
| Materials Engineers | $62,982 | -38.1% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $59,779 | -42.3% | 8 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $59,000 | -20.5% | 6 |
| Engineers, All Other | $54,863 | -58.2% | 16 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $48,422 | -23.2% | 7 |
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 Pocatello, ID
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Pocatello, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $97,115 | $94,195 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,411 | $78,963 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,531 | $74,230 |
| Electrical Engineers | $65,749 | $63,772 |
| Materials Engineers | $62,982 | $61,088 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Pocatello, ID stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Pocatello, 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.