State Median Salary
$85,675
Total DOL Filings
8,395
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
National average = 100
Idaho vs National Average
Idaho
$85,675
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Idaho median DOL salary is +73.1% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Idaho
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 5,980 | $88,301 | Micron Technology, Inc. |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 510 | $91,546 | BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC |
| Meridian, ID | 390 | $87,410 | KLA-Tencor Corporation |
| Pocatello, ID | 310 | $72,971 | Idaho State University |
| Moscow, ID | 254 | $72,393 | University of Idaho |
| Twin Falls, ID | 114 | $77,075 | CHOBANI GLOBAL HOLDINGS LLC |
| Nampa, ID | 79 | $122,506 | Sound Physicians of Idaho, PLLC |
| Eagle, ID | 70 | $99,468 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP |
| Post Falls, ID | 61 | $86,776 | AR INFOTEK SOLUTIONS LLC |
| Lewiston, ID | 40 | $110,617 | Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. |
Top Employers in Idaho
Highest-Paying Occupations in Idaho
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $123,350 | -21.6% | 42 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $116,002 | +52.7% | 9 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $112,000 | +7.5% | 7 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $111,750 | -25.2% | 36 |
| Marketing Managers | $107,500 | -6% | 16 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $105,438 | +3.5% | 20 |
| Financial Managers | $100,000 | -19.1% | 19 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $99,408 | -23.7% | 40 |
| Chemical Engineers | $95,077 | -11.1% | 89 |
| Sales Engineers | $95,000 | -5% | 31 |
| Statisticians | $95,000 | N/A | 26 |
| Materials Engineers | $93,000 | -8.6% | 310 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,920 | +16.7% | 26 |
| Purchasing Managers | $91,000 | -22.6% | 5 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $90,000 | -9.9% | 532 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $89,100 | -14.1% | 71 |
| Electrical Engineers | $88,000 | -31.8% | 303 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $87,672 | -31.4% | 11 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,502 | -15.3% | 14 |
| Physicists | $85,800 | -35% | 14 |
BLS Wage Survey - Idaho
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $130,210 | 720 |
| Physician Assistants | $129,000 | 1,170 |
| Electrical Engineers | $128,960 | 920 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,940 | 1,570 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $127,880 | 820 |
| Sales Managers | $126,560 | 2,360 |
| Database Architects | $126,030 | 350 |
| Financial Managers | $123,570 | 2,720 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $122,720 | 60 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $122,570 | 70 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Idaho?
Idaho has a cost of living index of
103.1 (national average = 100), meaning it is
3.1% more expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Idaho has the purchasing power equivalent of
$96,993 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $123,350 | $119,641 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $116,002 | $112,514 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $112,000 | $108,632 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $111,750 | $108,390 |
| Marketing Managers | $107,500 | $104,268 |
Salary Trend in Idaho
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Idaho
Architectural and Engineering Managers in Idaho
Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Idaho
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Idaho
Computer and Information Systems Managers in Idaho
Marketing Managers in Idaho
Industrial Production Managers in Idaho
Financial Managers in Idaho
Nuclear Engineers in Idaho
Compare Idaho to Another State
See how Idaho stacks up against other states.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.