Comprehensive salary overview for Idaho based on 824,660 workers across 628 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Idaho based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | $173,070 | $215,780 | N/A |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $166,560 | $173,570 | 690 |
| 3 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $161,130 | $162,410 | N/A |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,360 | $159,960 | 760 |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $149,290 | $144,800 | 1,600 |
| 6 | Pharmacist | $138,580 | $132,460 | 1,750 |
| 7 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $136,550 | $140,750 | 60 |
| 8 | Financial Advisor | $136,440 | $143,410 | 930 |
| 9 | Physicists | $132,060 | $139,880 | 170 |
| 10 | Engineers, All Other | $131,390 | $136,720 | 590 |
| 11 | Nuclear Engineers | $130,210 | $129,980 | 720 |
| 12 | Physician Assistants | $129,000 | $129,210 | 1,170 |
| 13 | Electrical Engineer | $128,960 | $132,910 | 920 |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | $128,940 | $131,380 | 1,570 |
| 15 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $127,880 | $135,980 | 820 |
| 16 | Sales Manager | $126,560 | $127,800 | 2,360 |
| 17 | Database Architects | $126,030 | $130,240 | 350 |
| 18 | Financial Manager | $123,570 | $136,070 | 2,720 |
| 19 | Psychologists, All Other | $122,720 | $111,820 | 60 |
| 20 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $122,570 | $110,020 | 70 |
| 21 | Cybersecurity Analyst | $121,970 | $145,880 | 870 |
| 22 | Natural Sciences Managers | $120,640 | $128,440 | 520 |
| 23 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $120,240 | $107,220 | 800 |
| 24 | Computer Network Architects | $119,110 | $124,160 | 1,160 |
| 25 | Purchasing Managers | $117,530 | $119,180 | 290 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Idaho by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $21,450 | 60 |
| Bartenders | $22,880 | 3,990 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | $24,660 | 90 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $25,230 | 270 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $25,650 | 70 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,130 | 2,090 |
| School Bus Monitors | $26,550 | 160 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,650 | 2,180 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,090 | 2,050 |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $27,620 | 630 |
The most common jobs in Idaho by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 30,600 | $76,480 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 24,440 | $28,450 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 23,520 | $39,420 |
| Office Clerks, General | 22,460 | $42,570 |
| Retail Salespersons | 20,670 | $33,400 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 18,580 | $38,270 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 16,960 | $33,560 |
| Cashiers | 16,660 | $30,280 |
| Truck Driver | 14,860 | $53,260 |
| Registered Nurse | 14,540 | $86,100 |
See how average salaries in Idaho compare to other states across the country.
All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.