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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $94K | $45.37/hr |
| 92 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $94K | $45.15/hr |
| 93 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $94K | $45.05/hr |
| 94 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $93K | $44.8/hr |
| 95 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $93K | $44.77/hr |
| 96 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $93K | $44.66/hr |
| 97 | Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | Management | $93K | $44.63/hr |
| 98 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $93K | $44.53/hr |
| 99 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $92K | $44.45/hr |
| 100 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $92K | $44.17/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Idaho
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Metro areas in Idaho
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