SOC 29-1211 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Anesthesiologists — Idaho
Idaho · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Anesthesiologists in Idaho is $449,990 per year, 14.9% above the national median of $391,490.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Anesthesiologists in Idaho is $449,990 per year, 14.9% above the national median of $391,490. Pay ranges from under $89,130 at the tenth percentile to more than $497,100 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $299,990 to $450,000.
Among the 38 states with published data for this occupation, Idaho ranks 9th by median wage. Boise City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $239,200. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 2nd of 617 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,130 | −77.2% |
| 25th | $299,990 | −23.4% |
| Median (50th) | $449,990 | +14.9% |
| 75th | $450,000 | +14.9% |
| 90th | $497,100 | +27.0% |
| Mean | $385,470 | −1.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $239,200 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $449,990 goes as far as $471,194 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$449,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$471,194US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $449,990 a year, 14.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $89,130 to $497,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 9th of 38 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $239,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Anesthesiologists in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $449,990, or $216.34 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $391,490, so pay in Idaho is 14.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Idaho earns more than $497,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $89,130 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boise City, at $239,200 per year.
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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