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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Database Architects | Technology | $121K | $58.36/hr |
| 42 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $121K | $58.24/hr |
| 43 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $120K | $57.69/hr |
| 44 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | Science | $119K | $57.42/hr |
| 45 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $119K | $57.29/hr |
| 46 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $118K | $56.62/hr |
| 47 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $118K | $56.5/hr |
| 48 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $116K | $55.85/hr |
| 49 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $112K | N/A |
| 50 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $110K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Idaho
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Metro areas in Idaho
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