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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $101K | $48.48/hr |
| 72 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $100K | $48.13/hr |
| 73 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $100K | $48.04/hr |
| 74 | Facilities Managers | Management | $100K | $48.02/hr |
| 75 | Emergency Management Directors | Management | $100K | $47.94/hr |
| 76 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $47.92/hr |
| 77 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.6/hr |
| 78 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $99K | $47.53/hr |
| 79 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $99K | $47.45/hr |
| 80 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $98K | $47.19/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Idaho
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Metro areas in Idaho
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