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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $108K | $51.74/hr |
| 52 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $107K | $51.61/hr |
| 53 | Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $107K | $51.56/hr |
| 54 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $107K | N/A |
| 55 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $107K | $51.32/hr |
| 56 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $106K | N/A |
| 57 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $50.88/hr |
| 58 | Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $106K | N/A |
| 59 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $105K | $50.31/hr |
| 60 | Construction Managers | Management | $105K | $50.29/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Idaho
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Metro areas in Idaho
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