SOC 25-1194 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary — Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls, ID · 2 metro areas compared
At $61,810, median pay for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Idaho Falls, ID tracks the national median of $63,820 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $61,810, median pay for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Idaho Falls, ID tracks the national median of $63,820 closely. Pay ranges from under $39,310 at the tenth percentile to more than $82,640 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,490 to $74,380.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.14 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Twin Falls records the highest median at $59,730. Of the 281 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 104th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,310 | −38.4% |
| 25th | $46,490 | −27.2% |
| Median (50th) | $61,810 | −3.1% |
| 75th | $74,380 | +16.5% |
| 90th | $82,640 | +29.5% |
| Mean | $61,450 | −3.7% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twin Falls | $59,730 | 60 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $58,000 | 290 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho Falls run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $61,810 goes as far as $64,723 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,723US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,810 a year, 3.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,310 to $82,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Twin Falls, at $59,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Idaho Falls, ID?
The median annual wage is $61,810, or $29.72 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 $63,820, so pay in Idaho Falls, ID is 3.1% 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 Falls, ID earns more than $82,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,310 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 Twin Falls, at $59,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Idaho Falls, ID. 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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