Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Idaho, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 40 largest places in Idaho, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | 237,242 | $83,904 | $1,446 | 3.6% | 47.5% |
| 2 | Meridian | 130,138 | $100,795 | $1,805 | 2.7% | 44.1% |
| 3 | Nampa | 110,319 | $74,279 | $1,420 | 3.1% | 23.4% |
| 4 | Idaho Falls | 67,725 | $73,110 | $1,075 | 4.2% | 31.7% |
| 5 | Caldwell | 66,516 | $73,058 | $1,264 | 5.0% | 19.5% |
| 6 | Pocatello | 57,635 | $60,418 | $948 | 4.3% | 32.6% |
| 7 | Coeur d'Alene | 56,447 | $72,338 | $1,468 | 2.9% | 31.2% |
| 8 | Twin Falls | 54,164 | $61,205 | $1,082 | 3.0% | 24.5% |
| 9 | Post Falls | 43,391 | $82,183 | $1,469 | 3.3% | 25.3% |
| 10 | Rexburg | 40,543 | $50,617 | $1,004 | 8.8% | 42.0% |
| 11 | Lewiston | 34,651 | $72,197 | $1,027 | 2.5% | 27.5% |
| 12 | Eagle | 32,855 | $122,894 | $1,765 | 2.0% | 57.5% |
| 13 | Kuna | 27,158 | $96,219 | $1,774 | 1.9% | 28.6% |
| 14 | Moscow | 26,286 | $57,022 | $927 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| 15 | Ammon | 19,064 | $86,121 | $1,372 | 5.1% | 42.9% |
| 16 | Mountain Home | 16,493 | $63,125 | $1,155 | 6.1% | 22.0% |
| 17 | Hayden | 16,338 | $82,958 | $1,733 | 3.0% | 26.8% |
| 18 | Chubbuck | 16,126 | $82,977 | $1,048 | 4.3% | 27.9% |
| 19 | Star | 14,745 | $97,936 | $1,924 | 6.8% | 34.9% |
| 20 | Jerome | 12,930 | $66,894 | $947 | 4.6% | 11.0% |
| 21 | Blackfoot | 12,782 | $64,032 | $839 | 7.8% | 24.7% |
| 22 | Garden City | 12,654 | $70,124 | $1,323 | 3.4% | 39.2% |
| 23 | Burley | 11,958 | $67,468 | $984 | 2.8% | 15.9% |
| 24 | Rathdrum | 10,874 | $86,563 | $1,459 | 1.6% | 24.8% |
| 25 | Middleton | 10,649 | $89,013 | $1,147 | 4.1% | 28.9% |
| 26 | Hailey | 9,665 | $90,760 | $1,460 | 2.3% | 39.0% |
| 27 | Sandpoint | 9,637 | $72,289 | $1,125 | 2.5% | 36.5% |
| 28 | Payette | 8,536 | $55,208 | $837 | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| 29 | Emmett | 8,275 | $58,750 | $1,042 | 2.1% | 14.6% |
| 30 | Fruitland | 6,663 | $65,457 | $798 | 1.8% | 16.8% |
| 31 | Rupert | 6,190 | $54,741 | $856 | 5.7% | 9.1% |
| 32 | Weiser | 5,935 | $45,292 | $927 | 5.9% | 15.7% |
| 33 | Preston | 5,928 | $61,039 | $811 | 2.7% | 17.3% |
| 34 | Rigby | 5,404 | $85,056 | $1,180 | 2.2% | 39.2% |
| 35 | Kimberly | 5,111 | $97,799 | $1,127 | n/a | 18.8% |
| 36 | Shelley | 5,092 | $77,563 | $1,265 | 7.0% | 21.5% |
| 37 | American Falls | 4,712 | $57,783 | $737 | 7.3% | 14.2% |
| 38 | Buhl | 4,673 | $55,568 | $1,148 | 5.4% | 14.1% |
| 39 | Lincoln | 4,002 | $84,280 | $1,218 | 4.5% | 34.2% |
| 40 | McCall | 3,946 | $60,253 | $1,134 | 5.4% | 42.8% |
Idaho is in the West region (Mountain division), with 1,934,262 residents, a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $77,800. The unemployment rate was 3.6% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 95.5 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,800 | 25 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 20 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.7% | 32 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 95.5 | 23 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.8% | 36 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 5.9% | 34 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the Mountain division: Arizona · Colorado · Montana · Nevada · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming.
Idaho is in the West region (Mountain division) and has 1,934,262 residents (the 38th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 37.3. Its economy produced about $143,405 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 39th among states and DC, equal to $74,139 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 3.6% in 2026M09, which is 20th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.7% of employment, 32nd highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $47,970 a year ($23.06 an hour), 6% below the national median ($47,970 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Idaho are Fast Food and Counter Workers (25,810 jobs, median $28,940); General and Operations Managers (24,880 jobs, median $80,390); Office Clerks, General (20,790 jobs, median $44,830); Home Health and Personal Care Aides (20,770 jobs, median $34,790); Retail Salespersons (20,180 jobs, median $35,080). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Chief Executives (median $177,210); Sales Managers (median $135,350); Software Developers (median $131,590). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in construction and extraction (1.6 times the national share of workers) and installation, maintenance, and repair (1.2 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Idaho: the regional price parity is 95.5 against 100 for the whole country (23rd lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,238 a month and the median household income $77,800, so a year of rent equals 19.1% of income; the median home value is $418,600. The state minimum wage is $7.25 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Flat 5.30%. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
5.9% of residents were born abroad and 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 72.7% drive alone, 0.5% use public transit and 13.3% work from home; 10.6% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20,971 | 14.6% |
| Manufacturing | 14,518 | 10.1% |
| Government and government enterprises | 14,457 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12,279 | 8.6% |
| Retail trade | 10,975 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 9,723 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 9,659 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9,140 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 7,837 | 5.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5,526 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4,854 | 3.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4,400 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3,923 | 2.7% |
| Information | 3,609 | 2.5% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 2,714 | 1.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 2,677 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 2,086 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 1,770 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 1,166 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 1,120 | 0.8% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 4,700 | +2.2% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 78,000 | +1.7% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 77,800 | +3.6% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 167,800 | +1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 8,600 | -3.4% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 43,700 | +4.3% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 112,100 | -1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 145,500 | +4.1% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 96,000 | -0.8% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 31,700 | +7.5% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 128,500 | -1.6% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 894,400 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 106,350 | 124.0 | 1.09 | $45,340 | $30,740 | $66,370 | -4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 73,910 | 86.2 | 0.98 | $30,180 | $19,100 | $47,060 | -14% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 73,070 | 85.2 | 0.97 | $44,470 | $30,580 | $67,430 | +0% |
| Sales and Related | 72,090 | 84.1 | 0.97 | $37,720 | $27,250 | $90,100 | -2% |
| Management | 58,420 | 68.1 | 0.95 | $100,820 | $48,780 | $199,790 | -20% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 43,020 | 50.2 | 0.74 | $74,440 | $45,060 | $132,660 | -10% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 51,500 | 60.1 | 0.95 | $84,360 | $43,590 | $155,590 | -3% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 44,110 | 51.4 | 0.88 | $53,500 | $29,930 | $88,760 | -12% |
| Production | 50,700 | 59.1 | 1.07 | $46,990 | $34,060 | $77,110 | +0% |
| Healthcare Support | 41,510 | 48.4 | 0.95 | $37,200 | $28,380 | $48,640 | -3% |
| Construction and Extraction | 56,350 | 65.7 | 1.59 | $56,160 | $37,670 | $83,160 | -6% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 39,180 | 45.7 | 1.17 | $56,610 | $36,950 | $91,430 | -5% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 19,570 | 22.8 | 0.67 | $90,000 | $50,160 | $165,380 | -18% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 28,930 | 33.7 | 1.15 | $37,430 | $28,600 | $55,810 | -1% |
| Protective Service | 16,420 | 19.1 | 0.79 | $51,920 | $32,260 | $93,740 | +4% |
| Personal Care and Service | 19,850 | 23.2 | 1.11 | $34,380 | $22,310 | $56,100 | -6% |
| Community and Social Service | 13,760 | 16.0 | 0.94 | $56,200 | $38,650 | $85,220 | -4% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 15,160 | 17.7 | 1.05 | $96,770 | $52,710 | $158,070 | -3% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 9,350 | 10.9 | 0.83 | $49,220 | $31,190 | $100,420 | -22% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 12,580 | 14.7 | 1.55 | $67,560 | $43,660 | $128,480 | -18% |
| Legal | 5,650 | 6.6 | 0.78 | $74,310 | $38,940 | $170,850 | -28% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 5,960 | 7.0 | 2.49 | $37,820 | $29,890 | $66,750 | +3% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 22.4% |
| Retail trade | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9.4% |
| Construction | 9.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.1% |
| Public administration | 4.8% |
| Other services | 4.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 25,810 | 1.21 | $28,940 | $20,130 | $36,330 | -7% |
| General and Operations Managers | 24,880 | 1.29 | $80,390 | $41,920 | $170,990 | -24% |
| Office Clerks, General | 20,790 | 1.53 | $44,830 | $29,530 | $63,190 | -0% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 20,770 | 0.87 | $34,790 | $28,010 | $41,600 | -3% |
| Retail Salespersons | 20,180 | 0.94 | $35,080 | $26,330 | $49,980 | -1% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 18,770 | 1.31 | $43,200 | $29,990 | $62,190 | -4% |
| Cashiers | 17,200 | 1.01 | $30,370 | $22,400 | $38,440 | -8% |
| Registered Nurses | 16,880 | 0.91 | $92,460 | $71,210 | $121,230 | -5% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 15,920 | 1.40 | $58,770 | $43,360 | $77,120 | +0% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 15,610 | 0.96 | $39,900 | $29,550 | $49,250 | -1% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,450 | 0.80 | $37,310 | $29,640 | $46,190 | -0% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 10,950 | 0.87 | $30,050 | $16,770 | $62,220 | -15% |
| Construction Laborers | 10,850 | 1.79 | $46,940 | $36,560 | $63,190 | -0% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 10,800 | 0.89 | $36,110 | $28,390 | $49,000 | -2% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 9,540 | 1.26 | $48,310 | $34,690 | $72,870 | -5% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 8,710 | 1.11 | $35,560 | $23,980 | $48,800 | -3% |
| Carpenters | 8,380 | 2.27 | $52,000 | $36,850 | $75,710 | -14% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 8,360 | 1.06 | $61,390 | $40,680 | $91,590 | -12% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 8,200 | 0.97 | $48,190 | $35,830 | $75,870 | -3% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 8,130 | 1.05 | $36,440 | $25,470 | $47,020 | -3% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 7,980 | 1.52 | $41,600 | $30,960 | $58,100 | +6% |
| Nursing Assistants | 7,910 | 0.99 | $38,650 | $28,380 | $47,430 | -9% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 7,570 | 0.80 | $43,710 | $29,890 | $58,820 | -8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 7,440 | 1.10 | $38,190 | $27,790 | $60,900 | -13% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 7,330 | 1.19 | $46,140 | $33,120 | $74,300 | -5% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 1,700 | 0.90 | $299,340 | $38,390 | $429,850 | +13% |
| Chief Executives | 2,920 | 2.59 | $177,210 | $103,360 | $403,230 | -17% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,950 | 0.53 | $162,240 | $92,680 | $219,380 | -7% |
| Pharmacists | 1,790 | 1.01 | $144,900 | $102,180 | $164,050 | +3% |
| Marketing Managers | 1,320 | 0.61 | $142,090 | $76,690 | $251,590 | -15% |
| Sales Managers | 2,490 | 0.71 | $135,350 | $70,730 | $224,890 | -9% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,320 | 1.48 | $133,790 | $100,590 | $160,120 | -2% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,750 | 0.98 | $132,540 | $100,480 | $169,710 | +0% |
| Software Developers | 5,750 | 0.62 | $131,590 | $71,030 | $178,980 | -3% |
| Managers, All Other | 1,230 | 0.36 | $131,550 | $69,800 | $210,340 | -7% |
| Electrical Engineers | 1,000 | 0.91 | $129,340 | $77,070 | $165,410 | +7% |
| Financial Managers | 3,120 | 0.67 | $127,210 | $76,890 | $213,230 | -24% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,040 | 0.86 | $119,990 | $82,250 | $200,480 | -20% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 3,920 | 1.19 | $117,770 | $66,950 | $175,780 | -5% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 1,210 | 0.89 | $107,340 | $69,100 | $175,140 | -15% |
| Construction Managers | 2,280 | 1.09 | $104,600 | $56,220 | $162,390 | -9% |
| Lawyers | 2,490 | 0.60 | $103,400 | $50,730 | $216,660 | -35% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 1,880 | 1.20 | $101,390 | $53,250 | $203,080 | -3% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 1,830 | 1.01 | $101,090 | $76,290 | $128,320 | -5% |
| Industrial Engineers | 1,330 | 0.66 | $100,840 | $67,100 | $149,390 | -2% |
| Physical Therapists | 1,030 | 0.70 | $99,000 | $74,570 | $122,100 | -4% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 1,040 | 0.43 | $98,700 | $59,480 | $162,290 | -15% |
| Civil Engineers | 2,630 | 1.30 | $98,030 | $67,250 | $141,020 | -3% |
| Project Management Specialists | 5,750 | 0.98 | $95,630 | $61,090 | $165,140 | -7% |
| Dental Hygienists | 2,060 | 1.68 | $94,650 | $85,610 | $103,340 | -4% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 2,020 | 12.06 | $53,290 | $43,660 | $84,120 | -2% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 2,200 | 2.66 | $74,180 | $46,210 | $125,100 | -4% |
| Chief Executives | 2,920 | 2.59 | $177,210 | $103,360 | $403,230 | -17% |
| Carpenters | 8,380 | 2.27 | $52,000 | $36,850 | $75,710 | -14% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 2,540 | 2.23 | $56,410 | $43,420 | $72,410 | -1% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 1,480 | 2.08 | $52,210 | $40,820 | $74,950 | -13% |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 4,550 | 2.02 | $56,240 | $38,660 | $80,780 | -8% |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | 1,480 | 1.97 | $38,030 | $29,570 | $50,370 | -5% |
| Sheet Metal Workers | 1,290 | 1.95 | $46,350 | $36,340 | $78,470 | -25% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 3,950 | 1.89 | $46,720 | $35,250 | $60,330 | +8% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | 1,140 | 1.85 | $60,510 | $50,660 | $77,080 | -9% |
| Tire Repairers and Changers | 1,070 | 1.80 | $37,570 | $31,250 | $49,090 | -0% |
| Construction Laborers | 10,850 | 1.79 | $46,940 | $36,560 | $63,190 | -0% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 1,010 | 1.77 | $61,840 | $45,490 | $97,080 | -7% |
| Food Batchmakers | 1,700 | 1.77 | $49,570 | $32,980 | $61,230 | +17% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | 1,570 | 1.72 | $38,770 | $31,190 | $44,930 | -2% |
| Bakers | 2,230 | 1.71 | $34,060 | $21,100 | $46,110 | -8% |
| Surgical Technologists | 1,100 | 1.70 | $72,550 | $48,430 | $87,210 | +12% |
| Dental Hygienists | 2,060 | 1.68 | $94,650 | $85,610 | $103,340 | -4% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 2,420 | 1.65 | $34,470 | $30,630 | $44,600 | -3% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 2,040 | 1.64 | $44,880 | $34,390 | $60,890 | -9% |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 4,270 | 1.62 | $61,680 | $47,230 | $79,650 | +3% |
| Roofers | 1,190 | 1.59 | $57,790 | $35,780 | $71,860 | +4% |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 3,810 | 1.58 | $47,540 | $37,450 | $60,470 | +4% |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | 1,340 | 1.57 | $52,050 | $43,260 | $70,840 | +4% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 246 federal job postings open now in Idaho (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Forest Service | 44 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 37 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 21 |
| Indian Health Service | 21 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 17 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 10 |
| Department of Energy Headquarters | 10 |
| Transportation Security Administration | 7 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 6 |
| Bureau of Land Management | 6 |
| Air National Guard Units | 5 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 5 |
| Agricultural Research Service | 5 |
| U.S. Army Medical Command | 4 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 4 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 19 |
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Forestry Technician | 14 |
| Compliance Inspection And Support | 8 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 7 |
| Nurse | 7 |
| General Business And Industry | 6 |
| Contracting | 6 |
| Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist | 6 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 6 |
| General Engineering | 5 |
| Transportation Specialist | 4 |
| Social Work | 4 |
| Administrative Officer | 4 |
| Medical Officer | 3 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $63,795 (183 postings).
The median wage in Idaho is $47,970 a year ($23.06 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-6%). The 10th percentile earns $29,300 and the 90th $103,240.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 106,350 | 124.0 | 1.09 | $45,340 | $30,740 | $66,370 | -4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 73,910 | 86.2 | 0.98 | $30,180 | $19,100 | $47,060 | -14% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 73,070 | 85.2 | 0.97 | $44,470 | $30,580 | $67,430 | +0% |
| Sales and Related | 72,090 | 84.1 | 0.97 | $37,720 | $27,250 | $90,100 | -2% |
| Management | 58,420 | 68.1 | 0.95 | $100,820 | $48,780 | $199,790 | -20% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 43,020 | 50.2 | 0.74 | $74,440 | $45,060 | $132,660 | -10% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 51,500 | 60.1 | 0.95 | $84,360 | $43,590 | $155,590 | -3% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 44,110 | 51.4 | 0.88 | $53,500 | $29,930 | $88,760 | -12% |
| Production | 50,700 | 59.1 | 1.07 | $46,990 | $34,060 | $77,110 | +0% |
| Healthcare Support | 41,510 | 48.4 | 0.95 | $37,200 | $28,380 | $48,640 | -3% |
| Construction and Extraction | 56,350 | 65.7 | 1.59 | $56,160 | $37,670 | $83,160 | -6% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 39,180 | 45.7 | 1.17 | $56,610 | $36,950 | $91,430 | -5% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 19,570 | 22.8 | 0.67 | $90,000 | $50,160 | $165,380 | -18% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 28,930 | 33.7 | 1.15 | $37,430 | $28,600 | $55,810 | -1% |
| Protective Service | 16,420 | 19.1 | 0.79 | $51,920 | $32,260 | $93,740 | +4% |
| Personal Care and Service | 19,850 | 23.2 | 1.11 | $34,380 | $22,310 | $56,100 | -6% |
| Community and Social Service | 13,760 | 16.0 | 0.94 | $56,200 | $38,650 | $85,220 | -4% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 15,160 | 17.7 | 1.05 | $96,770 | $52,710 | $158,070 | -3% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 9,350 | 10.9 | 0.83 | $49,220 | $31,190 | $100,420 | -22% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 12,580 | 14.7 | 1.55 | $67,560 | $43,660 | $128,480 | -18% |
| Legal | 5,650 | 6.6 | 0.78 | $74,310 | $38,940 | $170,850 | -28% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 5,960 | 7.0 | 2.49 | $37,820 | $29,890 | $66,750 | +3% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Idaho ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $7.25 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Flat 5.30% |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 95.5 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,238 |
| Median home value | $418,600 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 72.1% |
| Poverty rate | 10.6% |
| Drive alone to work | 72.7% |
| Public transit to work | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 13.3% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 10.6% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
5.9% of residents of Idaho were born abroad (114,895 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 55,033 |
| Canada | 6,061 |
| Philippines | 3,018 |
| Germany | 2,904 |
| Colombia | 2,433 |
| India | 2,396 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 2,299 |
| Ukraine | 2,290 |
| Guatemala | 1,985 |
| Korea | 1,839 |
| England | 1,563 |
| Peru | 1,561 |
| Vietnam | 1,470 |
| Iraq | 1,397 |
| Russia | 1,346 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$7.25 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Flat 5.30% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.6% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$77,800 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
246 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.