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Average salary by job family in Idaho Falls
| Computer and Mathematical | $118,550 |
|---|---|
| Management | $113,830 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $110,750 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $96,460 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $94,120 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $85,400 |
| Legal | $83,670 |
| Protective Service | $63,140 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,600 |
| Construction and Extraction | $61,430 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $61,150 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,610 |
| Production | $55,290 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $52,150 |
| Sales and Related | $46,300 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $45,930 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,110 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,820 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,630 |
| Healthcare Support | $36,500 |
| Personal Care and Service | $34,050 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $31,800 |
Highest-paying jobs in Idaho Falls
- Nurse Anesthetists$269,540
- Family Medicine Physicians$225,700
- Chief Executives$214,490
- Data Scientists$159,110
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$156,430
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$150,950
- Physicists$145,800
- Database Architects$145,600
- Marketing Managers$144,820
- Managers, All Other$143,510
Most common jobs in Idaho Falls and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,930 | $32,920 | $34,050 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,610 | $27,900 | $28,680 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,480 | $100,990 | $80,380 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,090 | $36,250 | $32,320 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,710 | $41,620 | $40,060 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,670 | $44,470 | $43,210 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,650 | $60,770 | $59,010 |
| Cashiers | 1,630 | $30,970 | $29,720 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,540 | $86,970 | $84,110 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,360 | $35,930 | $35,000 |
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Cost of living in Idaho Falls
Prices in the Idaho Falls area are 6% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 94.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $61,160 therefore buys what $64,780 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $413,631, 5.4 times the median household income of $77,300.
$413,631typical home value
$77,300median household income
94.4BEA price parity
161,944metro population
Take-home pay in Idaho Falls
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,320 | $29,796 | $2,483 |
| Median wage | $46,800 | $38,411 | $3,201 |
| Average wage | $61,160 | $49,189 | $4,099 |
| 75th percentile wage | $74,740 | $58,556 | $4,880 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Salaries for every job in Idaho Falls
Computer and Mathematical10 jobs
- Data Scientists$159K
- Database Architects$146K
- Information Security Analysts$135K
- Software Developers$130K
- Computer Network Architects$127K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$103K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$101K
- Computer Systems Analysts$90K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$70K
- Computer User Support Specialists$64K
Management21 jobs
- Chief Executives$214K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$156K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$151K
- Marketing Managers$145K
- Managers, All Other$144K
- Natural Sciences Managers$143K
- Sales Managers$141K
- Facilities Managers$140K
- Financial Managers$133K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$120K
- Industrial Production Managers$114K
- Human Resources Managers$112K
- Construction Managers$109K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$102K
- General and Operations Managers$101K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$98K
- Administrative Services Managers$97K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$76K
- Social and Community Service Managers$73K
- Food Service Managers$66K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$63K
Architecture and Engineering12 jobs
- Nuclear Engineers$129K
- Electrical Engineers$126K
- Engineers, All Other$122K
- Materials Engineers$118K
- Civil Engineers$111K
- Industrial Engineers$109K
- Mechanical Engineers$102K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$90K
- Mechanical Drafters$81K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$69K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$66K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$63K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical22 jobs
- Nurse Anesthetists$270K
- Family Medicine Physicians$226K
- Dentists, General$140K
- Nurse Practitioners$136K
- Pharmacists$135K
- Veterinarians$128K
- Physician Assistants$128K
- Dental Hygienists$93K
- Physical Therapists$93K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$93K
- Occupational Therapists$91K
- Registered Nurses$87K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$79K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$63K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51K
- Medical Records Specialists$51K
- Opticians, Dispensing$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$40K
Life, Physical, and Social Science10 jobs
- Physicists$146K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$106K
- Chemists$99K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$92K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$88K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$79K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$77K
- School Psychologists$73K
- Agricultural Technicians$52K
- Biological Technicians$42K
Business and Financial Operations19 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$126K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$118K
- Project Management Specialists$110K
- Compliance Officers$106K
- Management Analysts$96K
- Labor Relations Specialists$94K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$93K
- Cost Estimators$85K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$81K
- Loan Officers$80K
- Credit Analysts$79K
- Accountants and Auditors$79K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76K
- Training and Development Specialists$73K
- Human Resources Specialists$72K
- Logisticians$71K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$68K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$63K
Legal3 jobs
Protective Service8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$99K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$90K
- Security Guards$68K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$63K
- Transportation Security Screeners$58K
- Firefighters$58K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$55K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$25K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair19 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$105K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$74K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$68K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$66K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$66K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$62K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$59K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$58K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$50K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$40K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$37K
Construction and Extraction13 jobs
- Construction and Building Inspectors$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$69K
- Electricians$68K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$62K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58K
- Carpenters$57K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$55K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$54K
- Roofers$52K
- Construction Laborers$49K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
- Tile and Stone Setters$43K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media5 jobs
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$71K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$69K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$58K
- Health Education Specialists$55K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$52K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$48K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$46K
Production22 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$68K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$66K
- Machinists$60K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$45K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$39K
- Printing Press Operators$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35K
- Sewing Machine Operators$34K
- Food Batchmakers$34K
- Bakers$31K
Educational Instruction and Library13 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$64K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$59K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$54K
- Tutors$39K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$37K
- Library Technicians$36K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$112K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$77K
- Insurance Sales Agents$74K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$71K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$49K
- Parts Salespersons$45K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Cashiers$31K
Office and Administrative Support27 jobs
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$90K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61K
- Postal Service Clerks$58K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$56K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$55K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$51K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Procurement Clerks$49K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- File Clerks$46K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$45K
- Office Clerks, General$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42K
- Bill and Account Collectors$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Tellers$41K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Couriers and Messengers$34K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Transportation and Material Moving14 jobs
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$47K
- Bus Drivers, School$44K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43K
- Light Truck Drivers$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Driver/Sales Workers$33K
- Parking Attendants$31K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$50K
- Pest Control Workers$42K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Healthcare Support9 jobs
Personal Care and Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$50K
- Skincare Specialists$42K
- Residential Advisors$36K
- Animal Caretakers$33K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$32K
- Recreation Workers$30K
- Childcare Workers$27K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$24K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Waiters and Waitresses$35K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Bartenders$31K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26K
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Salary in Idaho Falls: questions
What is a good salary in Idaho Falls?
Half of all workers in the Idaho Falls metro earn less than $46,800 and the average is $61,160. Earning more than $74,740 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Idaho Falls to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $66,797, because prices here are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho Falls?
Nurse Anesthetists ($269,540), Family Medicine Physicians ($225,700), Chief Executives ($214,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Idaho Falls, ID (26820), all occupations and 281 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
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