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Highest paying jobs in Idaho after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Idaho, airline pilot pays most: $507,640 a year, and a single filer keeps about $319,457 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Idaho tax.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Idaho paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Idaho?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Idaho after tax
RankJobMedian payTake-home
1 Airline Pilot $507,640 $319,457
2 Anesthesiologist $449,990 $286,394
3 Internal Medicine Physician $355,390 $232,141
4 Family Medicine Physician $347,160 $227,421
5 Other Physician $299,340 $199,997
6 General Pediatrician $297,680 $199,045
7 Dermatologist $281,920 $190,006
8 Nurse Anesthetist $263,130 $178,954
9 Obstetrician and Gynecologist $223,560 $155,074
10 Emergency Medicine Physician $221,430 $153,788
11 Other Surgeon $211,490 $147,279
12 Chief Executive $177,210 $124,095
13 Judge and Magistrate $172,920 $121,390
14 Engineering Manager $162,970 $115,117
15 IT Manager $162,240 $114,657
16 Pharmacist $144,900 $103,724
17 Marketing Manager $142,090 $101,952
18 Purchasing Manager $136,970 $98,724
19 Power Distributor and Dispatcher $136,550 $98,459
20 Sales Manager $135,350 $97,702
21 Physicist $135,150 $97,576
22 Nuclear Engineer $133,970 $96,832
23 Physician Assistant $133,790 $96,719
24 Biomedical Engineer $133,750 $96,694
25 Nurse Practitioner $132,540 $95,931

What does every job pay in Idaho?

618 jobs.

Every job with a median in Idaho: pay, take-home and people
JobMedian payTake-homePeople
Airline Pilot $507,640 $319,457 330
Anesthesiologist $449,990 $286,394 –
Internal Medicine Physician $355,390 $232,141 130
Family Medicine Physician $347,160 $227,421 690
Other Physician $299,340 $199,997 1,700
General Pediatrician $297,680 $199,045 60
Dermatologist $281,920 $190,006 60
Nurse Anesthetist $263,130 $178,954 –
Obstetrician and Gynecologist $223,560 $155,074 110
Emergency Medicine Physician $221,430 $153,788 380
Other Surgeon $211,490 $147,279 60
Chief Executive $177,210 $124,095 2,920
Judge and Magistrate $172,920 $121,390 250
Engineering Manager $162,970 $115,117 850
IT Manager $162,240 $114,657 1,950
Pharmacist $144,900 $103,724 1,790
Marketing Manager $142,090 $101,952 1,320
Purchasing Manager $136,970 $98,724 270
Power Distributor and Dispatcher $136,550 $98,459 60
Sales Manager $135,350 $97,702 2,490
Physicist $135,150 $97,576 –
Nuclear Engineer $133,970 $96,832 –
Physician Assistant $133,790 $96,719 1,320
Biomedical Engineer $133,750 $96,694 –
Nurse Practitioner $132,540 $95,931 1,750
Software Developer $131,590 $95,332 5,750
Computer Hardware Engineer $131,570 $95,319 920
Other Manager $131,550 $95,307 1,230
Economist $131,270 $95,130 130
Other Engineer $130,970 $94,941 560
Electrical Engineer $129,340 $93,913 1,000
Training and Development Manager $128,120 $93,144 190
Sales Engineer $128,030 $93,087 360
Financial Manager $127,210 $92,570 3,120
Power Line Installer $125,410 $91,435 860
Natural Sciences Manager $124,800 $91,051 610
Podiatrist $124,610 $90,931 30
Power Plant Operator $124,440 $90,824 310
General Dentist $124,190 $90,666 650
Mining and Geological Engineer $123,680 $90,345 110
Database Architect $121,380 $88,886 260
Other Psychologist $121,140 $88,730 70
Human Resources Manager $119,990 $87,982 1,040
Atmospheric and Space Scientist $119,430 $87,617 50
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer $119,170 $87,448 100
Health Services Manager $117,770 $86,538 3,920
Environmental Engineer $117,520 $86,375 400
Veterinarian $116,170 $85,497 540
Engineering Professor $112,240 $82,940 180
Commercial Pilot $109,620 $81,236 310
Computer Network Architect $107,620 $79,935 720
Industrial Production Manager $107,340 $79,753 1,210
Radio and Cell Tower Installer $107,250 $79,694 –
Law Professor $106,810 $79,408 40
Chemical Engineer $106,740 $79,363 140
Physics Professor $106,040 $78,907 50
Materials Engineer $105,820 $78,764 90
Agricultural Sciences Professor $105,690 $78,680 80
Nuclear Medicine Technologist $104,630 $77,990 80
Construction Manager $104,600 $77,971 2,280
Operations Research Analyst $103,600 $77,320 500
Lawyer $103,400 $77,190 2,490
Optometrist $103,390 $77,183 160
Electronics Engineer $102,770 $76,780 500
Health Specialties Professor $101,910 $76,221 –
MRI Technologist $101,680 $76,071 170
Technical Sales Representative $101,390 $75,882 1,880
College Administrator $101,200 $75,759 870
K-12 Education Administrator $101,090 $75,687 1,830
Industrial Engineer $100,840 $75,525 1,330
Financial and Investment Analyst $100,830 $75,518 680
Cardiovascular Technologist $100,100 $75,043 220
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer $99,920 $74,926 510
Facilities Manager $99,870 $74,894 610
Emergency Management Director $99,720 $74,796 80
Radiation Therapist $99,660 $74,757 100
Physical Therapist $99,000 $74,328 1,030
Health and Safety Engineer $98,860 $74,237 250
Other Computer Occupation $98,700 $74,133 1,040
Public Relations Manager $98,160 $73,781 –
Civil Engineer $98,030 $73,697 2,630
Clinical Psychologist $97,790 $73,541 300
Occupational Therapist $97,760 $73,521 840
Aerospace Engineer $95,700 $72,181 190
Project Management Specialist $95,630 $72,136 5,750
Soil and Plant Scientist $95,150 $71,823 540
Audiologist $95,120 $71,804 200
Entertainment and Recreation Manager $95,020 $71,739 110
Police Supervisor $94,920 $71,674 930
Dental Hygienist $94,650 $71,498 2,060
Personal Financial Advisor $94,370 $71,316 760
Transportation and Distribution Manager $93,920 $71,023 1,040
Architect $93,710 $70,887 850
Mechanical Engineer $93,190 $70,548 1,070
Labor Relations Specialist $93,110 $70,496 190
Administrative Services Manager $92,880 $70,347 880
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent $92,820 $70,308 130
Firefighting Supervisor $92,630 $70,184 520
Registered Nurse $92,460 $70,074 16,880
Network and Systems Administrator $91,880 $69,696 1,010
Geoscientist $91,170 $69,234 130
Nursing Professor $90,890 $69,052 430
Compensation and Benefits Manager $90,020 $68,486 100
Data Scientist $89,380 $68,070 1,350
Computer Programmer $89,020 $67,836 –
Anthropologist and Archeologist $88,710 $67,634 170
Management Analyst $88,710 $67,634 3,700
Other Social Scientist $88,610 $67,569 70
Other Social Worker $88,610 $67,569 210
Boilermaker $88,400 $67,432 70
Fundraising Manager $87,990 $67,166 70
Occupational Safety Specialist $86,920 $66,470 730
Database Administrator $85,660 $65,650 180
Rail Car Repairer $85,420 $65,494 110
Financial Examiner $85,260 $65,390 210
Control and Valve Installer $84,390 $64,824 180
Speech-Language Pathologist $84,380 $64,817 1,210
Business Professor $84,190 $64,694 240
Sociology Professor $84,140 $64,661 50
Other Biological Scientist $83,320 $64,128 430
Budget Analyst $83,220 $64,063 190
Medical Scientist $83,010 $63,926 380
Psychology Professor $83,010 $63,926 180
Chemical Plant and System Operator $82,980 $63,907 60
Biological Science Professor $81,620 $63,022 220
Electrical and Electronics Drafter $81,590 $63,003 100
Conservation Scientist $81,330 $62,833 300
Farmer and Rancher $81,010 $62,625 250
Chiropractor $80,770 $62,469 220
Commercial and Industrial Designer $80,730 $62,443 180
Advertising and Promotions Manager $80,680 $62,411 60
Art Director $80,680 $62,411 –
Avionics Technician $80,620 $62,372 80
General and Operations Manager $80,390 $62,222 24,880
Radiologic Technologist $80,080 $62,020 1,490
Cost Estimator $79,700 $61,773 1,600
Credit Analyst $79,650 $61,741 330
Other Financial Specialist $79,440 $61,604 210
Correctional Officer Supervisor $79,330 $61,532 160
Web Developer $79,290 $61,506 220
Gas Plant Operator $79,280 $61,500 50
Social and Community Service Manager $79,120 $61,396 820
Rail-Track Equipment Operator $79,020 $61,331 90
Hydrologist $78,850 $61,220 160
Respiratory Therapist $78,460 $60,967 820
Faller $78,330 $60,882 190
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor $78,200 $60,797 970
Chemist $78,000 $60,667 320
Food Scientist and Technologist $77,440 $60,303 140
Claims Adjuster and Examiner $77,340 $60,238 1,320
Electrical Engineering Technician $77,170 $60,127 650
Chemical Equipment Operator $77,100 $60,082 550
Financial Risk Specialist $76,870 $59,932 270
Urban and Regional Planner $76,500 $59,692 350
Other Business Operations Specialist $76,400 $59,626 2,740
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser $76,110 $59,438 –
Construction Supervisor $75,550 $59,074 6,730
Judicial Law Clerk $75,540 $59,067 60
Psychiatrist $75,470 $59,022 110
Compliance Officer $75,450 $59,009 1,660
Computer Systems Analyst $75,310 $58,917 1,650
Hearing Aid Specialist $75,300 $58,911 160
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor $74,940 $58,677 3,780
Accountant and Auditor $74,730 $58,540 5,570
Healthcare Social Worker $74,500 $58,391 750
Medical Equipment Repairer $74,270 $58,241 310
Other Professor $74,180 $58,182 2,200
Landscape Architect $73,950 $58,033 160
Surveyor $73,940 $58,026 250
Logistician $73,920 $58,013 570
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist $73,360 $57,649 380
Paving Equipment Operator $73,210 $57,551 130
Fish and Game Warden $73,200 $57,545 110
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist $72,930 $57,369 100
Rigger $72,850 $57,317 60
Fire Inspector and Investigator $72,810 $57,291 30
Structural Iron and Steel Worker $72,750 $57,252 500
Surgical Technologist $72,550 $57,122 1,100
Detective $72,520 $57,103 630
Art, Drama, and Music Professor $72,300 $56,959 250
School Psychologist $71,700 $56,569 310
Other Education Administrator $71,690 $56,563 170
Dietitian and Nutritionist $71,610 $56,511 420
Forensic Science Technician $71,160 $56,218 160
Loan Officer $71,070 $56,159 2,030
Other Extraction Worker $71,050 $56,146 40
Production Supervisor $70,890 $56,042 3,900
Electro-Mechanical Technician $70,830 $56,003 120
Environmental Scientist $70,350 $55,691 670
Food Service Manager $70,140 $55,554 670
Drilling Machine Operator $69,590 $55,197 70
Farming and Forestry Supervisor $69,360 $55,047 530
Court Reporter $69,330 $55,027 40
Buyer and Purchasing Agent $69,240 $54,969 1,610
Other Life Scientist $68,990 $54,806 80
Mechanical Engineering Technician $68,310 $54,364 30
Police Officer $66,990 $53,505 2,810
Epidemiologist $66,280 $53,021 40
Interpreter and Translator $66,130 $52,909 300
Microbiologist $65,940 $52,766 70
Other Engineering Technician $65,790 $52,654 260
Education Professor $65,720 $52,601 170
Miscellaneous Construction Worker $65,420 $52,376 450
Lodging Manager $65,390 $52,353 70
Occupational Therapy Assistant $65,330 $52,308 210
Forester $65,170 $52,188 280
Administrative Law Judge $65,050 $52,098 110
Human Resources Specialist $64,990 $52,053 3,930
Wholesale Sales Representative $64,840 $51,941 7,210
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic $64,830 $51,933 1,220
Millwright $64,710 $51,843 410
Financial Services Sales Agent $64,620 $51,776 1,690
Other Legal Support Worker $64,480 $51,671 60
Stationary Engineer $64,460 $51,656 120
Industrial Electronics Repairer $64,410 $51,618 420
Web and Digital Interface Designer $64,250 $51,498 340
Other Protective Service Supervisor $64,160 $51,430 110
Licensed Practical Nurse $63,800 $51,160 1,880
Compensation and Benefits Specialist $63,680 $51,070 500
Elementary Special Education Teacher $63,610 $51,018 620
Construction Inspector $63,570 $50,988 1,000
CNC Programmer $63,560 $50,980 120
Property Appraiser and Assessor $63,410 $50,867 500
Mental Health Counselor $63,360 $50,830 2,990
Network Support Specialist $63,340 $50,815 780
Civil Engineering Technician $63,200 $50,710 440
Industrial Engineering Technician $63,150 $50,672 300
Transportation Security Screener $63,130 $50,657 250
Instructional Coordinator $63,030 $50,582 1,490
Electrician $63,000 $50,560 5,690
Industrial Machinery Mechanic $62,860 $50,455 2,750
Marriage and Family Therapist $62,700 $50,335 140
Social Science Research Assistant $62,570 $50,237 –
Insurance Underwriter $62,530 $50,207 360
Airfield Operations Specialist $62,510 $50,192 40
Brickmason and Blockmason $62,510 $50,192 320
Other Healthcare Technical Worker $62,490 $50,177 110
Telecom Equipment Installer $62,440 $50,140 1,080
Environmental Engineering Technician $62,240 $49,989 80
Kindergarten Teacher $62,240 $49,989 460
Social Work Professor $62,230 $49,982 80
Flight Attendant $62,200 $49,959 –
Curator $62,190 $49,952 50
Architectural and Civil Drafter $61,840 $49,689 1,010
Title Examiner $61,730 $49,607 640
Training and Development Specialist $61,720 $49,599 2,430
High School Teacher $61,690 $49,577 6,570
Other Plant and System Operator $61,690 $49,577 40
Construction Equipment Operator $61,680 $49,569 4,270
Elementary School Teacher $61,600 $49,509 6,850
Office Supervisor $61,390 $49,351 8,360
Health Education Specialist $61,330 $49,306 370
Aircraft Mechanic $61,250 $49,246 600
Other Social Sciences Professor $61,190 $49,201 90
Fundraiser $61,150 $49,171 380
Producer and Director $61,150 $49,171 380
Other Office Support Worker $61,140 $49,164 240
Public Relations Specialist $61,110 $49,141 1,220
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent $61,110 $49,141 300
Physical Therapist Assistant $61,020 $49,074 560
Continuous Mining Machine Operator $60,990 $49,051 70
Market Research Analyst $60,970 $49,036 3,780
Middle School Teacher $60,930 $49,006 2,360
Wind Turbine Service Technician $60,810 $48,916 40
High School Special Education Teacher $60,700 $48,834 470
Occupational Safety Technician $60,670 $48,811 240
Postal Service Clerk $60,530 $48,706 480
High School Vocational Teacher $60,510 $48,691 1,140
Massage Therapist $60,420 $48,623 170
Athletic Trainer $60,410 $48,616 170
Paramedic $60,380 $48,593 440
Blaster and Explosives Worker $60,360 $48,578 –
School and Career Counselor $60,320 $48,548 1,990
Mortician and Funeral Director $60,250 $48,496 160
Executive Assistant $60,200 $48,458 1,180
Pump Operator $60,200 $48,458 –
Middle School Special Education Teacher $60,170 $48,436 300
Production and Planning Clerk $59,950 $48,271 1,070
Glazier $59,850 $48,196 580
Child and Family Social Worker $59,840 $48,188 810
Probation Officer $59,780 $48,143 760
Vocational Instructor $59,730 $48,106 570
Farm Equipment Mechanic $59,600 $48,008 680
Clergy $59,570 $47,986 150
Forest and Conservation Worker $59,460 $47,903 –
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener $59,250 $47,745 100
Diesel Mechanic $59,230 $47,730 1,930
IT Support Specialist $59,170 $47,685 3,650
Mechanical Drafter $59,050 $47,595 330
Services Sales Representative $58,930 $47,505 5,030
Machinist $58,810 $47,415 1,070
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver $58,770 $47,385 15,920
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor $58,720 $47,348 70
Surface Mining Machine Operator $58,670 $47,310 190
Pipelayer $58,650 $47,295 280
Insurance Sales Agent $58,510 $47,190 3,200
Archivist $58,370 $47,085 30
Landscaping Supervisor $58,200 $46,957 1,120
Camera Operator $58,140 $46,912 120
Structural Metal Fabricator $58,140 $46,912 320
Paper Goods Machine Operator $57,950 $46,770 480
Postal Service Mail Carrier $57,820 $46,672 1,660
Tool and Die Maker $57,800 $46,657 50
Roofer $57,790 $46,650 1,190
Furnace and Kiln Operator $57,690 $46,575 120
Taper $57,690 $46,575 310
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator $57,670 $46,560 140
Real Estate Broker $57,660 $46,552 380
Log Grader and Scaler $57,620 $46,522 140
Postal Mail Sorter $57,430 $46,379 250
Traffic Technician $57,180 $46,192 70
Exercise Physiologist $56,750 $45,869 40
Audiovisual Equipment Installer $56,690 $45,824 240
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor $56,530 $45,704 120
Logging Equipment Operator $56,490 $45,674 560
Surgical Assistant $56,460 $45,652 –
Other Drafter $56,430 $45,629 60
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher $56,410 $45,614 2,540
Writer and Author $56,360 $45,576 90
Telecom Line Installer $56,340 $45,561 300
Health Information Technologist $56,300 $45,531 560
Transportation Supervisor $56,290 $45,524 3,070
Machinery Maintenance Worker $56,250 $45,494 170
HVAC Technician $56,240 $45,486 4,550
Vehicle Electronics Installer $55,760 $45,126 90
Environmental Science Technician $55,420 $44,871 200
Small Engine Mechanic $55,320 $44,796 190
Sound Engineering Technician $54,970 $44,533 40
Hydrologic Technician $54,950 $44,518 50
Earth Driller $54,830 $44,428 450
Chemical Technician $54,560 $44,226 170
Rehabilitation Counselor $54,550 $44,218 820
Transportation Inspector $54,330 $44,053 170
Engine and Other Machine Assembler $54,240 $43,985 70
Librarian $54,130 $43,903 650
Film and Video Editor $54,080 $43,865 100
Other Teacher $53,600 $43,505 290
Correctional Officer $53,580 $43,490 2,370
Advertising Sales Agent $53,460 $43,400 220
Medical Records Specialist $53,460 $43,400 1,490
CNC Machine Operator $53,340 $43,310 480
Forest and Conservation Technician $53,290 $43,272 2,020
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator $53,040 $43,085 –
Crane and Tower Operator $52,770 $42,882 –
Eligibility Interviewer $52,670 $42,807 240
Surveying and Mapping Technician $52,630 $42,777 450
Mental Health Social Worker $52,520 $42,695 510
Plumber $52,380 $42,589 3,090
Water Treatment Plant Operator $52,210 $42,462 1,480
Other Healthcare Support Worker $52,160 $42,424 220
Separating Machine Operator $52,160 $42,424 780
Community Health Worker $52,050 $42,342 270
Highway Maintenance Worker $52,050 $42,342 1,340
Carpenter $52,000 $42,304 8,380
Chef and Head Cook $52,000 $42,304 550
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk $51,790 $42,147 800
Public Safety Telecommunicator $51,780 $42,139 580
Human Resources Assistant $51,770 $42,132 280
Mechanical Door Repairer $51,770 $42,132 180
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker $51,680 $42,064 990
Carpet Installer $51,550 $41,967 170
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator $51,500 $41,929 370
Property and Real Estate Manager $51,370 $41,831 1,680
Other Financial Clerk $51,310 $41,786 150
News Reporter and Journalist $51,190 $41,696 220
Credit Counselor $51,130 $41,651 90
Correspondence Clerk $51,010 $41,561 40
Welding Machine Operator $50,850 $41,441 100
Other Science Technician $50,600 $41,254 550
Welder $50,530 $41,201 3,300
Multiple Machine Tool Operator $50,410 $41,111 480
Other Social Service Specialist $50,390 $41,096 130
Bailiff $50,350 $41,066 110
Graphic Designer $50,350 $41,066 920
Procurement Clerk $50,310 $41,036 470
Aircraft Assembler $50,100 $40,878 40
Adult Education and ESL Instructor $50,040 $40,833 270
Audio and Video Technician $49,950 $40,766 210
Other Information and Record Clerk $49,940 $40,758 490
Word Processor and Typist $49,930 $40,751 60
Refuse and Recycling Collector $49,880 $40,713 730
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher $49,830 $40,676 120
Fitness Trainer and Instructor $49,780 $40,638 2,360
Recreational Therapist $49,720 $40,593 90
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker $49,710 $40,586 600
Paralegal and Legal Assistant $49,690 $40,571 2,030
Dispatcher $49,660 $40,548 1,430
Preschool Special Education Teacher $49,610 $40,511 180
Food Batchmaker $49,570 $40,481 1,700
RV Service Technician $49,550 $40,466 370
Security Supervisor $49,300 $40,278 230
Auto Body Repairer $49,200 $40,203 850
Security and Fire Alarm Installer $49,180 $40,188 340
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver $49,000 $40,053 520
Food Science Technician $48,980 $40,038 560
Mason Helper $48,950 $40,015 210
Agricultural Technician $48,870 $39,955 650
Agricultural Inspector $48,650 $39,790 280
Auto Glass Installer $48,530 $39,700 110
Preschool and Daycare Administrator $48,530 $39,700 200
Court and Municipal Clerk $48,450 $39,640 1,500
Auto Mechanic $48,420 $39,617 5,030
Housekeeping Supervisor $48,390 $39,595 1,220
Freezing Equipment Operator $48,360 $39,572 90
Wood Sawing Machine Operator $48,350 $39,565 700
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk $48,310 $39,535 9,540
Food Roasting Machine Operator $48,250 $39,490 430
General Maintenance Worker $48,190 $39,445 8,200
Travel Agent $48,110 $39,385 220
Loan Interviewer and Clerk $48,090 $39,370 1,240
Medical Appliance Technician $48,020 $39,317 40
Tile and Stone Setter $47,940 $39,257 570
Private Detective and Investigator $47,910 $39,235 210
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer $47,840 $39,182 60
Motorboat Mechanic $47,740 $39,107 100
Pesticide Applicator $47,630 $39,025 610
Social and Human Service Assistant $47,540 $38,957 3,810
Clinical Lab Technologist $47,450 $38,890 1,590
Dental Laboratory Technician $47,380 $38,837 370
Firefighter $47,320 $38,792 2,240
Other Health Technician $47,220 $38,717 650
Prepress Technician and Worker $47,220 $38,717 50
Insurance Claims Clerk $47,200 $38,702 580
Jeweler $47,090 $38,619 130
Forest Fire Inspector $47,050 $38,589 50
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ $46,940 $38,507 50
Construction Laborer $46,940 $38,507 10,850
Personal Service Supervisor $46,860 $38,447 700
Septic Tank Servicer $46,860 $38,447 230
Cutting Machine Operator $46,840 $38,432 160
Other Food Processing Worker $46,820 $38,417 130
Packaging Machine Operator $46,720 $38,342 3,950
Geological Technician $46,680 $38,312 70
Coach and Scout $46,600 $38,252 1,410
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator $46,600 $38,252 2,560
Other Protective Service Worker $46,580 $38,237 170
Medical Equipment Preparer $46,450 $38,139 580
Disc Jockey $46,446 $38,136 100
Billing and Posting Clerk $46,440 $38,132 2,850
Pharmacy Technician $46,420 $38,116 2,950
Sheet Metal Worker $46,350 $38,064 1,290
School Bus Driver $46,250 $37,989 2,960
Retail Sales Supervisor $46,140 $37,906 7,330
Grinding Machine Operator $45,980 $37,786 170
File Clerk $45,910 $37,734 540
Dental Assistant $45,880 $37,711 2,680
Coating and Painting Machine Operator $45,810 $37,659 760
New Accounts Clerk $45,760 $37,621 350
Woodworking Machine Operator $45,730 $37,599 830
Cargo and Freight Agent $45,710 $37,584 300
Home Appliance Repairer $45,650 $37,539 260
Recreation Supervisor $45,340 $37,306 580
Quality Control Inspector $45,130 $37,148 2,900
Food Cooking Machine Operator $45,120 $37,141 790
Painting and Coating Worker $45,050 $37,088 –
Religious Education Director $44,990 $37,043 40
Medical Secretary $44,920 $36,991 5,120
Construction Painter $44,880 $36,961 2,040
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter $44,870 $36,953 970
General Office Clerk $44,830 $36,923 20,790
Broadcast Technician $44,730 $36,848 90
Medical Assistant $44,700 $36,826 5,250
Mixing Machine Operator $44,690 $36,818 510
Parts Salesperson $44,580 $36,736 1,980
Plating Machine Operator $44,470 $36,653 60
Light Truck Driver $44,370 $36,578 7,120
Miscellaneous Assembler $44,210 $36,458 5,890
Dispensing Optician $43,950 $36,263 530
Animal Control Worker $43,930 $36,248 50
Tree Trimmer and Pruner $43,840 $36,180 –
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer $43,790 $36,143 920
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler $43,720 $36,090 140
Administrative Assistant $43,710 $36,083 7,570
Museum Technician and Conservator $43,520 $35,940 40
Motorcycle Mechanic $43,470 $35,903 130
Locksmith and Safe Repairer $43,460 $35,895 150
Phlebotomist $43,400 $35,850 1,010
Vending Machine Repairer $43,230 $35,722 140
Customer Service Representative $43,200 $35,700 18,770
Data Entry Keyer $42,810 $35,407 540
Metal Molding Machine Operator $42,690 $35,317 520
Etcher and Engraver $42,640 $35,280 50
Molder, Shaper, and Caster $42,620 $35,265 210
Machine Feeder and Offbearer $42,580 $35,235 170
Other Education Worker $42,520 $35,190 260
Teller $42,380 $35,084 2,690
Biological Technician $42,130 $34,897 450
Veterinary Technician $42,120 $34,889 790
Bill and Account Collector $41,880 $34,709 510
Legal Secretary $41,880 $34,709 420
Carpenter Helper $41,820 $34,664 –
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader $41,700 $34,574 80
Landscaper and Groundskeeper $41,600 $34,499 7,980
Other Personal Care Worker $41,600 $34,499 160
Insulation Worker $41,550 $34,462 330
Psychiatric Technician $41,490 $34,417 780
Shipping and Receiving Clerk $41,430 $34,371 4,900
Other Motor Vehicle Operator $41,190 $34,191 70
Animal Trainer $40,770 $33,876 180
Conveyor Operator $40,750 $33,861 240
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker $40,580 $33,734 480
Slaughterer and Meat Packer $40,370 $33,576 450
Aircraft Service Attendant $40,250 $33,486 80
Reservation and Ticket Agent $40,230 $33,471 420
Pest Control Worker $40,220 $33,463 620
Print Binding and Finishing Worker $40,200 $33,448 30
Plumber Helper $40,120 $33,388 –
Order Clerk $40,110 $33,381 90
Short Order Cook $40,090 $33,366 120
Crossing Guard and Flagger $40,060 $33,343 470
Shoe and Leather Worker $40,000 $33,298 40
Electrical and Electronic Assembler $39,980 $33,283 1,430
Hand Laborer and Material Mover $39,900 $33,223 15,610
Mail Clerk $39,890 $33,216 110
Real Estate Sales Agent $39,820 $33,163 1,170
Upholsterer $39,730 $33,096 190
Cutting and Press Machine Operator $39,580 $32,983 720
Furniture Finisher $39,510 $32,931 160
Electrician Helper $39,480 $32,908 250
Interviewer $39,450 $32,886 560
Telemarketer $39,400 $32,848 280
Counter and Rental Clerk $39,370 $32,825 2,070
Maintenance and Repair Helper $39,250 $32,735 430
Other Construction Helper $39,240 $32,728 90
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter $39,200 $32,698 280
Computer and Office Machine Repairer $39,190 $32,690 180
Agricultural Equipment Operator $38,920 $32,488 490
Gambling Surveillance Officer $38,850 $32,435 50
Emergency Medical Technician $38,840 $32,428 780
Other Agricultural Worker $38,790 $32,390 40
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer $38,770 $32,375 1,570
Painter and Plasterer Helper $38,760 $32,368 230
Nursing Assistant $38,650 $32,285 7,910
Orderly $38,650 $32,285 300
Printing Press Operator $38,650 $32,285 610
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator $38,580 $32,233 210
Security Guard $38,300 $32,022 3,750
Ophthalmic Medical Technician $38,280 $32,007 230
Production Helper $38,240 $31,977 1,140
Food Service Supervisor $38,190 $31,940 7,440
Medical Transcriptionist $38,140 $31,902 400
Butcher and Meat Cutter $38,030 $31,820 1,480
Switchboard Operator $38,000 $31,797 70
Tour and Travel Guide $37,960 $31,767 460
Pharmacy Aide $37,690 $31,565 110
Tire Repairer and Changer $37,570 $31,475 1,070
Bicycle Repairer $37,550 $31,460 260
Veterinary Assistant $37,530 $31,445 680
Other Production Worker $37,480 $31,407 810
Graduate Teaching Assistant $37,310 $31,279 220
Stocker and Order Filler $37,310 $31,279 12,450
Residential Advisor $37,160 $31,167 400
Sewing Machine Operator $37,160 $31,167 410
Hand Packer and Packager $36,920 $30,987 2,020
Floral Designer $36,830 $30,919 330
Receptionist and Information Clerk $36,810 $30,904 5,340
Self-Enrichment Teacher $36,490 $30,664 2,190
Restaurant Cook $36,440 $30,627 8,130
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur $36,190 $30,439 1,110
Courier and Messenger $36,110 $30,379 410
Janitor $36,110 $30,379 10,800
Barber $36,040 $30,326 130
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker $36,000 $30,296 40
Garment Presser $35,990 $30,289 110
Quarry Rock Splitter $35,880 $30,206 90
Driver/Sales Worker $35,770 $30,124 2,090
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment $35,640 $30,026 2,840
Institution and Cafeteria Cook $35,600 $29,996 3,650
Automotive Service Attendant $35,560 $29,966 480
Teaching Assistant $35,560 $29,966 8,710
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist $35,480 $29,906 2,250
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker $35,140 $29,651 1,350
Retail Salesperson $35,080 $29,606 20,180
Tutor $34,990 $29,538 760
Manicurist and Pedicurist $34,910 $29,478 160
Home Health Aide $34,790 $29,388 20,770
Concierge $34,760 $29,366 250
Metal Extruding Machine Operator $34,700 $29,321 –
Maid and Housekeeper $34,560 $29,216 6,210
Library Technician $34,510 $29,178 520
Crop and Nursery Farmworker $34,470 $29,148 2,420
Other Sales and Related Worker $34,400 $29,095 280
Nonrestaurant Food Server $34,220 $28,960 930
Skincare Specialist $34,130 $28,893 720
Substitute Teacher $34,080 $28,855 1,800
Baker $34,060 $28,840 2,230
Library Assistant $33,960 $28,765 920
Parking Enforcement Worker $33,930 $28,743 60
Hotel Desk Clerk $33,870 $28,698 2,130
Cleaning Equipment Operator $33,660 $28,540 –
Baggage Porter and Bellhop $33,510 $28,428 70
Photographer $33,320 $28,285 190
Funeral Attendant $33,280 $28,255 70
Preschool Teacher $32,800 $27,895 1,010
Dietetic Technician $32,620 $27,760 170
Occupational Therapy Aide $32,590 $27,737 120
Umpire and Referee $32,250 $27,482 170
School Bus Monitor $32,230 $27,467 340
Animal Caretaker $32,170 $27,422 1,760
Parking Attendant $31,990 $27,287 470
Food Preparation Worker $31,510 $26,927 4,670
Demonstrator and Product Promoter $31,370 $26,821 330
Fast Food Cook $31,070 $26,596 1,610
Amusement and Recreation Attendant $30,530 $26,191 2,010
Cashier $30,370 $26,071 17,200
Childcare Worker $30,160 $25,913 4,430
Recreation Worker $30,100 $25,868 2,080
Waiter and Waitress $30,050 $25,831 10,950
Other Textile Worker $30,000 $25,793 –
Dishwasher $29,920 $25,733 2,730
Usher and Ticket Taker $29,360 $25,313 700
Fast Food and Counter Worker $28,940 $24,998 25,810
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol $28,770 $24,870 750
Physical Therapist Aide $28,660 $24,788 540
Busser and Dining Room Attendant $27,810 $24,136 1,520
Agricultural Grader and Sorter $27,680 $24,036 600
Restaurant Host and Hostess $27,280 $23,728 2,360
Bartender $27,240 $23,697 3,430

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Idaho median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Idaho paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Idaho

What is the highest-paying job in Idaho?

Airline Pilot, with a median of $507,640 in Idaho (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $319,457 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Idaho tax.

What is the most common job in Idaho?

Fast Food and Counter Worker: about 25,810 people in Idaho, with a median of $28,940.

How much do you take home on the median Idaho salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Idaho is $47,970 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $39,280 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Idaho tax.

Which job pays more in Idaho than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Idaho, food batchmaker pays furthest above its US median: $49,570 here, 17% more than the national $42,290.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Idaho. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.