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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $129K | $62.18/hr |
| 32 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $128K | $61.6/hr |
| 33 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $128K | $61.56/hr |
| 34 | Financial Managers | Management | $127K | $61.16/hr |
| 35 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $125K | $60.29/hr |
| 36 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $125K | $60/hr |
| 37 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $125K | $59.91/hr |
| 38 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $124K | $59.83/hr |
| 39 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $124K | $59.71/hr |
| 40 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Engineering | $124K | $59.46/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Idaho
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Metro areas in Idaho
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