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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $47.13/hr |
| 82 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $98K | $47.01/hr |
| 83 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $98K | $47/hr |
| 84 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.01/hr |
| 85 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $96K | $45.98/hr |
| 86 | Soil and Plant Scientists | Science | $95K | $45.75/hr |
| 87 | Audiologists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.73/hr |
| 88 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Management | $95K | $45.68/hr |
| 89 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $95K | $45.64/hr |
| 90 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.51/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Idaho
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Metro areas in Idaho
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