Idaho Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Idaho from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $47,970 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $7.25/hr
- Federal rate applies
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $501
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Idaho
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 330 | $507,640 | $361,180 |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | 130 | $355,390 | $317,600 |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | 690 | $347,160 | $307,400 |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | 1,700 | $299,340 | $262,710 |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 110 | $223,560 | $230,470 |
| 6 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | 380 | $221,430 | $242,480 |
| 7 | Chief Executives | 2,920 | $177,210 | $221,580 |
| 8 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | 250 | $172,920 | $171,860 |
Most common jobs in Idaho
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 25,810 | $28,940 | $28,630 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 24,880 | $80,390 | $97,980 |
| 3 | Office Clerks, General | 20,790 | $44,830 | $45,520 |
| 4 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 20,770 | $34,790 | $34,220 |
| 5 | Retail Salespersons | 20,180 | $35,080 | $37,340 |
| 6 | Customer Service Representatives | 18,770 | $43,200 | $44,820 |
| 7 | Cashiers | 17,200 | $30,370 | $31,430 |
| 8 | Registered Nurses | 16,880 | $92,460 | $92,710 |
Wages by metro area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)716 certified, median offer $114,013
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)226 certified, median offer $90,000
Top H-1B employers in Idaho
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Micron Technology, Inc. | 261 | $124,680 |
| 2 | Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC | 61 | $113,500 |
| 3 | Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC | 42 | $137,754 |
| 4 | University of Idaho | 25 | $78,000 |
| 5 | Idaho State University | 16 | $87,500 |
| 6 | Boise State University | 15 | $78,145 |
| 7 | Clearwater Analytics, LLC | 14 | $85,238 |
| 8 | Asml US, LP | 10 | $105,766 |
More Idaho labor data
- Unemployment by county3.6% statewide
- Jobs by industry890,100 jobs, +1.0% in a year
- Minimum wage$7.25 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$501 a week on average
- Union membership4.1% in 2025
- Federal job openings177 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Idaho?
- The median wage for all occupations in Idaho is $47,970 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Idaho?
- Idaho's unemployment rate was 3.6% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Idaho?
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Idaho: $507,640 a year.