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Average salary by job family in Lewiston
| Management | $113,600 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $104,400 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $89,360 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $86,810 |
| Legal | $84,870 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $76,570 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $76,460 |
| Construction and Extraction | $62,890 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,420 |
| Community and Social Service | $59,170 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $58,220 |
| Protective Service | $57,130 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $54,650 |
| Production | $54,440 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $51,950 |
| Sales and Related | $48,530 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,720 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,360 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,020 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,440 |
| Personal Care and Service | $39,060 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,730 |
Highest-paying jobs in Lewiston
- Chief Executives$253,830
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$147,510
- Sales Managers$146,350
- Industrial Production Managers$144,460
- Pharmacists$140,120
- Financial Managers$134,480
- Medical and Health Services Managers$128,030
- Nurse Practitioners$126,110
- Lawyers$123,060
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$116,110
Most common jobs in Lewiston and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 930 | $32,030 | $34,650 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 870 | $38,000 | $36,400 |
| Office Clerks, General | 840 | $44,160 | $43,430 |
| Registered Nurses | 730 | $93,040 | $87,650 |
| Retail Salespersons | 680 | $39,620 | $37,010 |
| General and Operations Managers | 600 | $97,290 | $79,030 |
| Cashiers | 600 | $34,210 | $34,660 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 570 | $45,440 | $40,700 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 560 | $41,610 | $39,080 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 540 | $38,840 | $39,390 |
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Cost of living in Lewiston
Prices in the Lewiston area are 9% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 91.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $59,120 therefore buys what $64,853 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $376,787, 5.3 times the median household income of $70,694.
$376,787typical home value
$70,694median household income
91.2BEA price parity
64,901metro population
Take-home pay in Lewiston
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,240 | $31,237 | $2,603 |
| Median wage | $48,300 | $39,537 | $3,295 |
| Average wage | $59,120 | $47,658 | $3,971 |
| 75th percentile wage | $66,690 | $53,285 | $4,440 |
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 Lewiston
Management13 jobs
- Chief Executives$254K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$148K
- Sales Managers$146K
- Industrial Production Managers$144K
- Financial Managers$134K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$128K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$116K
- Construction Managers$113K
- General and Operations Managers$97K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$91K
- Social and Community Service Managers$82K
- Administrative Services Managers$73K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$49K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical9 jobs
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Architecture and Engineering3 jobs
Legal2 jobs
Business and Financial Operations11 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$93K
- Management Analysts$86K
- Loan Officers$85K
- Accountants and Auditors$82K
- Cost Estimators$81K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$74K
- Compliance Officers$73K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$72K
- Human Resources Specialists$72K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67K
- Training and Development Specialists$65K
Life, Physical, and Social Science2 jobs
Construction and Extraction8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$89K
- Electricians$73K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$64K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$59K
- Carpenters$58K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$54K
- Construction Laborers$49K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair11 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$115K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$86K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$69K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$54K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$40K
Community and Social Service7 jobs
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$69K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$67K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$67K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$52K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$49K
Educational Instruction and Library6 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$72K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$41K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$41K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
Protective Service4 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Production16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79K
- Production Workers, All Other$71K
- Machinists$60K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$58K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$57K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Helpers--Production Workers$48K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40K
- Bakers$35K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Sales and Related10 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$92K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$81K
- Insurance Sales Agents$65K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53K
- Parts Salespersons$46K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$45K
- Retail Salespersons$40K
- Cashiers$34K
Office and Administrative Support17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$63K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$59K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$57K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$56K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Office Clerks, General$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Tellers$43K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$38K
Transportation and Material Moving12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$52K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52K
- Light Truck Drivers$50K
- Bus Drivers, School$47K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Driver/Sales Workers$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
Healthcare Support6 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance3 jobs
Personal Care and Service7 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43K
- Waiters and Waitresses$41K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Bartenders$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Cooks, Fast Food$33K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31K
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Salary in Lewiston: questions
What is a good salary in Lewiston?
Half of all workers in the Lewiston metro earn less than $48,300 and the average is $59,120. Earning more than $66,690 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Lewiston to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $64,497, because prices here are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Lewiston?
Chief Executives ($253,830), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($147,510), Sales Managers ($146,350).
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 Lewiston, ID-WA (30300), all occupations and 167 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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