May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northwestern Idaho
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area
288 occupations
Across 288 occupations with published wages in Northwestern Idaho, physicians, all other record the highest median at $297,410 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northwestern Idaho
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $297,410 | 70 | |
| 2 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $296,000 | 40 | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $273,850 | — | |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $260,000 | 60 | |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $191,030 | 220 | |
| 6 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $143,810 | 40 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $139,380 | 30 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $137,790 | 180 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,250 | 110 | |
| 10 | Dentists, General | $134,120 | 40 | |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | $133,080 | 120 | |
| 12 | Electrical Engineers | $129,340 | 80 | |
| 13 | Power Plant Operators | $129,270 | 50 | |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | $127,670 | 80 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $126,880 | 250 | |
| 16 | Managers, All Other | $126,440 | 90 | |
| 17 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $125,410 | 100 | |
| 18 | Natural Sciences Managers | $122,870 | 60 | |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | $119,990 | — | |
| 20 | Sales Managers | $112,570 | 140 | |
| 21 | Marketing Managers | $108,120 | 80 | |
| 22 | Veterinarians | $108,110 | 70 | |
| 23 | Commercial Pilots | $104,440 | 60 | |
| 24 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $103,860 | 250 | |
| 25 | Industrial Production Managers | $101,790 | 100 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,230 | $28,220 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,170 | $78,650 |
| Cashiers | 2,160 | $30,020 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,870 | $43,630 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,640 | $35,300 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,620 | $34,070 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,360 | $57,870 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,220 | $25,030 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,200 | $36,460 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,140 | $38,040 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $22,890 | 470 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,530 | 200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,060 | 180 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $25,030 | 1,220 |
| Dishwashers | $27,680 | 300 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,220 | 2,230 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,780 | 180 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $29,110 | 280 |
| Recreation Workers | $29,120 | 190 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $29,310 | 520 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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