DOL Median (Idaho)
$85,800
vs National
+22.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$83,220
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,800
+22.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Idaho earns $85,800 in nominal terms, which is 22.6% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $83,220 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Idaho
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| HP Inc. | $118,711 | 1 |
| ON SEMICONDUCTOR | $110,074 | 2 |
| BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC | $92,280 | 9 |
| NANOMETRICS INC | $86,990 | 2 |
| Boise State University | $60,000 | 3 |
| Idaho State University | $51,000 | 3 |
| HERMES MICROVISION, NORTH AMERICA | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Physicists
Mechanicsville, VA · $362,482Bronx, NE · $235,913Minot, ND · $222,500Scottsdale, AZ · $216,250Anchorage, AK · $214,000Top-Paying Roles in Idaho
Cardiologists · $400,000Dentists, General · $149,809Project Management Specialists · $130,000Architectural and Engineering Managers · $123,350Software Developers · $121,410Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Physicists make in Idaho?
The median Physicists salary in Idaho is $85,800 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Idaho a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Idaho earns 22.6% more than the national median of $70,000, or $83,220 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.