Highest-paying jobs in Idaho
Answer
Family Medicine Physicians have the highest median pay in Idaho, $347,160 a year, followed by chief executives ($177,210) and architectural and engineering managers ($162,970). The median for all jobs in Idaho is $47,970, 35th of the 50 states and DC; adjusted for local prices it ranks 43rd.
- Median salary, all jobs
- $47,970
- 35th of 51 · US $50,980
- Median hourly wage
- $23.06
- US $24.51
- Price level (US = 100)
- 95.5
- Median worth $50,234 at US prices (43rd)
- Jobs
- 857,440
- 595 occupations published
How these lists work
Occupations with at least 500 jobs in Idaho, ranked by median annual wage (BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates). Typical entry education from BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Occupations BLS did not publish for Idaho are not listed. Methodology
The 25 highest-paying jobs in Idaho
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | US median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $347,160 | $166.91 | 690 | $244,180 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $177,210 | $85.20 | 2,920 | $213,990 | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,970 | $78.35 | 850 | $171,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $162,240 | $78.00 | 1,950 | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $144,900 | $69.66 | 1,790 | $140,910 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 6 | Marketing Managers | $142,090 | $68.31 | 1,320 | $166,790 | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Sales Managers | $135,350 | $65.07 | 2,490 | $148,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $133,790 | $64.32 | 1,320 | $135,880 | Master's degree |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | $132,540 | $63.72 | 1,750 | $132,300 | Master's degree |
| 10 | Software Developers | $131,590 | $63.26 | 5,750 | $135,980 | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $131,570 | $63.26 | 920 | $161,740 | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Electrical Engineers | $129,340 | $62.18 | 1,000 | $120,630 | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Financial Managers | $127,210 | $61.16 | 3,120 | $166,570 | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $125,410 | $60.29 | 860 | $95,320 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | Natural Sciences Managers | $124,800 | $60.00 | 610 | $167,220 | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Dentists, General | $124,190 | $59.71 | 650 | $170,950 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $119,990 | $57.69 | 1,040 | $149,280 | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $117,770 | $56.62 | 3,920 | $123,860 | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Veterinarians | $116,170 | $55.85 | 540 | $130,100 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 20 | Computer Network Architects | $107,620 | $51.74 | 720 | $134,050 | Bachelor's degree |
| 21 | Industrial Production Managers | $107,340 | $51.61 | 1,210 | $126,060 | Bachelor's degree |
| 22 | Construction Managers | $104,600 | $50.29 | 2,280 | $114,990 | Bachelor's degree |
| 23 | Operations Research Analysts | $103,600 | $49.81 | 500 | $88,940 | Bachelor's degree |
| 24 | Lawyers | $103,400 | $49.71 | 2,490 | $159,670 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 25 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $102,770 | $49.41 | 500 | $130,220 | Bachelor's degree |
Highest-paying jobs in Idaho without a degree
Typical entry education is a high school diploma, no formal credential, some college or a postsecondary certificate.
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $125,410 | $60.29 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $94,920 | $45.64 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 3 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $93,920 | $45.15 | 1,040 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $78,200 | $37.60 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 5 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $77,340 | $37.19 | 1,320 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 6 | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $77,100 | $37.07 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 7 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $75,550 | $36.32 | 6,730 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 8 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $74,940 | $36.03 | 3,780 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 9 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $72,750 | $34.98 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 10 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $72,520 | $34.86 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 11 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $70,890 | $34.08 | 3,900 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 12 | Food Service Managers | $70,140 | $33.72 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 13 | First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $69,360 | $33.35 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 14 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $66,990 | $32.21 | 2,810 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $64,840 | $31.18 | 7,210 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Most common jobs in Idaho
| # | Occupation | Jobs | Median pay | Hourly median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 25,810 | $28,940 | $13.91 | No formal educational credential |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 24,880 | $80,390 | $38.65 | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Office Clerks, General | 20,790 | $44,830 | $21.55 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 4 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 20,770 | $34,790 | $16.72 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 5 | Retail Salespersons | 20,180 | $35,080 | $16.87 | No formal educational credential |
| 6 | Customer Service Representatives | 18,770 | $43,200 | $20.77 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 7 | Cashiers | 17,200 | $30,370 | $14.60 | No formal educational credential |
| 8 | Registered Nurses | 16,880 | $92,460 | $44.45 | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 15,920 | $58,770 | $28.26 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 10 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 15,610 | $39,900 | $19.18 | No formal educational credential |
| 11 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,450 | $37,310 | $17.94 | No formal educational credential |
| 12 | Waiters and Waitresses | 10,950 | $30,050 | $14.45 | No formal educational credential |
| 13 | Construction Laborers | 10,850 | $46,940 | $22.57 | No formal educational credential |
| 14 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 10,800 | $36,110 | $17.36 | No formal educational credential |
| 15 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 9,540 | $48,310 | $23.23 | Some college, no degree |
| 16 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 8,710 | $35,560 | — | Some college, no degree |
| 17 | Carpenters | 8,380 | $52,000 | $25.00 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 18 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 8,360 | $61,390 | $29.52 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 19 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 8,200 | $48,190 | $23.17 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 20 | Cooks, Restaurant | 8,130 | $36,440 | $17.52 | No formal educational credential |
Jobs concentrated in Idaho
Concentration is the location quotient: the occupation’s share of jobs in the state divided by its share nationally. 2.0× means twice as common as in the US overall.
| # | Occupation | Concentration vs. US | Jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest and Conservation Technicians | 12.1× | 2,020 | $53,290 |
| 2 | Agricultural Technicians | 7.8× | 650 | $48,870 |
| 3 | Food Science Technicians | 7.0× | 560 | $48,980 |
| 4 | Soil and Plant Scientists | 6.2× | 540 | $95,150 |
| 5 | Logging Equipment Operators | 4.9× | 560 | $56,490 |
| 6 | Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 4.6× | 790 | $45,120 |
| 7 | Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 4.3× | 600 | $27,680 |
| 8 | Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | 4.1× | 610 | $47,630 |
| 9 | First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 3.5× | 530 | $69,360 |
| 10 | Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 3.3× | 680 | $59,600 |
| 11 | Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 3.1× | 700 | $48,350 |
| 12 | Tile and Stone Setters | 2.9× | 570 | $47,940 |
What 126 careers pay in Idaho
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| Airline Pilot | $507,640 | 2 | $531,594 | $232,140 | 330 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $449,990 | 9 | $471,223 | $391,490 | — |
| Pediatrician | $297,680 | 2 | $311,726 | $210,040 | 60 |
| Dermatologist | $281,920 | 19 | $295,223 | $328,730 | 60 |
| CRNA | $263,130 | 18 | $275,546 | $236,590 | — |
| OB-GYN | $223,560 | 33 | $234,109 | $292,910 | 110 |
| Judge | $172,920 | 16 | $181,079 | $153,990 | 250 |
| Pharmacist | $144,900 | 14 | $151,737 | $140,910 | 1,790 |
| Marketing Manager | $142,090 | 25 | $148,795 | $166,790 | 1,320 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,790 | 30 | $140,103 | $135,880 | 1,320 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $133,750 | 2 | $140,061 | $109,370 | — |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,540 | 21 | $138,794 | $132,300 | 1,750 |
| Software Engineer | $131,590 | 17 | $137,799 | $135,980 | 5,750 |
| Computer Engineer | $131,570 | 21 | $137,778 | $161,740 | 920 |
| Electrical Engineer | $129,340 | 7 | $135,443 | $120,630 | 1,000 |
| Lineman | $125,410 | 6 | $131,328 | $95,320 | 860 |
| Dentist | $124,190 | 46 | $130,050 | $170,950 | 650 |
| HR Manager | $119,990 | 43 | $125,652 | $149,280 | 1,040 |
| Meteorologist | $119,430 | 5 | $125,065 | $99,070 | 50 |
| Healthcare Administrator | $117,770 | 28 | $123,327 | $123,860 | 3,920 |
| Veterinarian | $116,170 | 36 | $121,652 | $130,100 | 540 |
| Commercial Pilot | $109,620 | 26 | $114,793 | $123,220 | 310 |
| Network Engineer | $107,620 | 43 | $112,698 | $134,050 | 720 |
| Chemical Engineer | $106,740 | 28 | $111,777 | $125,040 | 140 |
| Construction Manager | $104,600 | 34 | $109,536 | $114,990 | 2,280 |
| Lawyer | $103,400 | 44 | $108,279 | $159,670 | 2,490 |
| Optometrist | $103,390 | 49 | $108,269 | $136,570 | 160 |
| MRI Technician | $101,680 | 17 | $106,478 | $95,480 | 170 |
| School Principal | $101,090 | 33 | $105,860 | $105,870 | 1,830 |
| Financial Analyst | $100,830 | 17 | $105,588 | $102,740 | 680 |
| Cardiovascular Technologist | $100,100 | 5 | $104,823 | $74,310 | 220 |
| Ultrasound Technician | $99,920 | 22 | $104,635 | $96,590 | 510 |
| Radiation Therapist | $99,660 | 27 | $104,363 | $105,310 | 100 |
| Physical Therapist | $99,000 | 40 | $103,671 | $102,760 | 1,030 |
| Civil Engineer | $98,030 | 31 | $102,656 | $100,840 | 2,630 |
| Psychologist | $97,790 | 23 | $102,404 | $100,580 | 300 |
| Occupational Therapist | $97,760 | 29 | $102,373 | $100,330 | 840 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $95,700 | 40 | $100,216 | $134,960 | 190 |
| Project Manager | $95,630 | 34 | $100,142 | $102,320 | 5,750 |
| Audiologist | $95,120 | 27 | $99,608 | $95,780 | 200 |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,650 | 29 | $99,116 | $98,100 | 2,060 |
| Financial Advisor | $94,370 | 28 | $98,823 | $105,070 | 760 |
| Architect | $93,710 | 41 | $98,132 | $99,280 | 850 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $93,190 | 46 | $97,587 | $104,110 | 1,070 |
| Registered Nurse | $92,460 | 28 | $96,823 | $97,550 | 16,880 |
| Labor and Delivery Nurse (RN data) | $92,460 | 28 | $96,823 | $97,550 | 16,880 |
| NICU Nurse (RN data) | $92,460 | 28 | $96,823 | $97,550 | 16,880 |
| Travel Nurse (RN data) | $92,460 | 28 | $96,823 | $97,550 | 16,880 |
| ICU Nurse (RN data) | $92,460 | 28 | $96,823 | $97,550 | 16,880 |
| Pediatric Nurse (RN data) | $92,460 | 28 | $96,823 | $97,550 | 16,880 |
| Data Scientist | $89,380 | 43 | $93,598 | $120,230 | 1,350 |
| Business Analyst | $88,710 | 41 | $92,896 | $101,860 | 3,700 |
| Speech-language Pathologist | $84,380 | 34 | $88,362 | $97,870 | 1,210 |
| Chiropractor | $80,770 | 20 | $84,581 | $79,200 | 220 |
| Operations Manager | $80,390 | 48 | $84,183 | $105,770 | 24,880 |
| Radiology Technician | $80,080 | 22 | $83,859 | $80,110 | 1,490 |
| Web Developer | $79,290 | 28 | $83,031 | $92,650 | 220 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $78,460 | 38 | $82,162 | $82,280 | 820 |
| Claims Adjuster | $77,340 | 24 | $80,989 | $78,000 | 1,320 |
| Psychiatrist | $75,470 | 45 | $79,031 | $281,870 | 110 |
| Accountant | $74,730 | 45 | $78,256 | $83,680 | 5,570 |
| Marine Biologist (Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist data) | $73,360 | 31 | $76,822 | $76,780 | 380 |
| Surgical Technician | $72,550 | 17 | $75,973 | $64,650 | 1,100 |
| Detective | $72,520 | 42 | $75,942 | $93,790 | 630 |
| School Psychologist | $71,700 | 45 | $75,083 | $95,990 | 310 |
| Nutritionist | $71,610 | 26 | $74,989 | $76,400 | 420 |
| Forensic Scientist | $71,160 | 15 | $74,518 | $72,060 | 160 |
| Loan Officer | $71,070 | 35 | $74,424 | $76,690 | 2,030 |
| Court Reporter | $69,330 | 17 | $72,601 | $72,420 | 40 |
| Police Officer | $66,990 | 35 | $70,151 | $76,210 | 2,810 |
| HR Specialist | $64,990 | 44 | $68,057 | $75,940 | 3,930 |
| UX Designer | $64,250 | 41 | $67,282 | $104,000 | 340 |
| LPN | $63,800 | 25 | $66,810 | $64,400 | 1,880 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $63,360 | 11 | $66,350 | $59,350 | 2,990 |
| TSA Officer | $63,130 | 26 | $66,109 | $66,770 | 250 |
| Electrician | $63,000 | 30 | $65,973 | $63,190 | 5,690 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $62,700 | 23 | $65,659 | $66,940 | 140 |
| Flight Attendant | $62,200 | 9 | $65,135 | $63,580 | — |
| High School Teacher | $61,690 | 36 | $64,601 | $72,040 | 6,570 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,600 | 30 | $64,507 | $63,970 | 6,850 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $61,250 | 48 | $64,140 | $79,870 | 600 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $61,020 | 48 | $63,899 | $68,380 | 560 |
| Massage Therapist | $60,420 | 24 | $63,271 | $58,450 | 170 |
| Athletic Trainer | $60,410 | 33 | $63,261 | $62,520 | 170 |
| Paramedic | $60,380 | 25 | $63,229 | $60,600 | 440 |
| School Counselor | $60,320 | 33 | $63,166 | $64,330 | 1,990 |
| Mortician | $60,250 | 15 | $63,093 | $55,010 | 160 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $59,230 | 38 | $62,025 | $61,770 | 1,930 |
| IT Support Specialist | $59,170 | 30 | $61,962 | $61,860 | 3,650 |
| Truck Driver | $58,770 | 26 | $61,543 | $58,640 | 15,920 |
| Insurance Agent | $58,510 | 39 | $61,271 | $62,280 | 3,200 |
| Mail Carrier | $57,820 | 46 | $60,548 | $60,550 | 1,660 |
| HVAC Technician | $56,240 | 44 | $58,894 | $61,010 | 4,550 |
| Librarian | $54,130 | 46 | $56,684 | $68,270 | 650 |
| Correctional Officer | $53,580 | 27 | $56,108 | $58,940 | 2,370 |
| Medical Billing and Coding Specialist | $53,460 | 21 | $55,983 | $51,140 | 1,490 |
| Crane Operator | $52,770 | 49 | $55,260 | $68,080 | — |
| Plumber | $52,380 | 49 | $54,852 | $63,800 | 3,090 |
| Carpenter | $52,000 | 37 | $54,454 | $60,580 | 8,380 |
| Chef | $52,000 | 46 | $54,454 | $62,470 | 550 |
| Welder | $50,530 | 39 | $52,914 | $53,750 | 3,300 |
| Graphic Designer | $50,350 | 44 | $52,726 | $62,960 | 920 |
| Garbage Collector | $49,880 | 22 | $52,234 | $49,690 | 730 |
| Personal Trainer | $49,780 | 11 | $52,129 | $47,160 | 2,360 |
| Paralegal | $49,690 | 47 | $52,035 | $62,890 | 2,030 |
| Bus Driver | $49,000 | 30 | $51,312 | $59,050 | 520 |
| Auto Mechanic | $48,420 | 36 | $50,705 | $50,620 | 5,030 |
| Private Investigator | $47,910 | 29 | $50,171 | $51,220 | 210 |
| Medical Lab Technician | $47,450 | 50 | $49,689 | $62,930 | 1,590 |
| Firefighter | $47,320 | 36 | $49,553 | $59,280 | 2,240 |
| Construction Worker | $46,940 | 29 | $49,155 | $47,120 | 10,850 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $46,450 | 30 | $48,642 | $47,700 | 580 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $46,420 | 23 | $48,610 | $45,750 | 2,950 |
| Dental Assistant | $45,880 | 39 | $48,045 | $48,070 | 2,680 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,700 | 30 | $46,809 | $45,690 | 5,250 |
| Phlebotomist | $43,400 | 28 | $45,448 | $45,230 | 1,010 |
| Vet Tech | $42,120 | 39 | $44,107 | $47,380 | 790 |
| Real Estate Agent | $39,820 | 45 | $41,699 | $52,830 | 1,170 |
| EMT | $38,840 | 38 | $40,673 | $44,470 | 780 |
| CNA | $38,650 | 35 | $40,474 | $42,260 | 7,910 |
| Barber | $36,040 | 21 | $37,741 | $38,210 | 130 |
| Cosmetologist | $35,480 | 23 | $37,154 | $35,790 | 2,250 |
| Nail Technician | $34,910 | 30 | $36,557 | $35,760 | 160 |
| Esthetician | $34,130 | 49 | $35,740 | $45,330 | 720 |
| Substitute Teacher | $34,080 | 37 | $35,688 | $41,670 | 1,800 |
| Bartender | $27,240 | 39 | $28,525 | $34,340 | 3,430 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates; adjusted with BEA regional price parities (2024). Rank among states: 1 = highest median of the states with published data.