SOC 25-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Business Teachers, Postsecondary — Idaho
Idaho · 1 metro areas compared
In Idaho the median wage is $84,190.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Idaho the median wage is $84,190. That is 15.0% lower than the national median of $99,080. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $62,680 and $143,810. The lowest tenth earn under $48,320, while the highest tenth earn more than $174,920.
Employment stands at 240, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Idaho ranks 30th by median wage. Boise City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $81,260. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 118th of 617 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,320 | −51.2% |
| 25th | $62,680 | −36.7% |
| Median (50th) | $84,190 | −15.0% |
| 75th | $143,810 | +45.1% |
| 90th | $174,920 | +76.5% |
| Mean | $106,830 | +7.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $81,260 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $84,190 goes as far as $88,157 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$84,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,157US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,190 a year, 15.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,320 to $174,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 30th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $81,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $84,190, 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 $99,080, so pay in Idaho is 15.0% lower. 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 $174,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,320 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 $81,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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