Top Paying Jobs in Idaho
Idaho has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 97,010 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologists ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($355,390). The cost of living index is 93.88 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,136/month.
State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
Highest paying careers in Idaho
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $508K | N/A |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | Healthcare | $450K | $216.34/hr |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $355K | $170.86/hr |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $347K | $166.91/hr |
| 5 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $299K | $143.91/hr |
| 6 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $298K | $143.11/hr |
| 7 | Dermatologists | Healthcare | $282K | $135.54/hr |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $263K | $126.5/hr |
| 9 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $224K | $107.48/hr |
| 10 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $221K | $106.46/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Idaho
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Metro areas in Idaho
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