SOC 11-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chief Executives — Idaho
Idaho · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Idaho is $177,210 a year, trailing the national median of $213,990 by 17.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Idaho is $177,210 a year, trailing the national median of $213,990 by 17.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $133,310 and $296,580. The lowest tenth earn under $103,360, while the highest tenth earn more than $403,230.
The area has 2,920 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.59 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Idaho ranks number 28th out of 46 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Twin Falls records the highest median at $182,470. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 12th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,360 | −51.7% |
| 25th | $133,310 | −37.7% |
| Median (50th) | $177,210 | −17.2% |
| 75th | $296,580 | +38.6% |
| 90th | $403,230 | +88.4% |
| Mean | $221,580 | +3.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twin Falls | $182,470 | 120 | |
| 2 | Pocatello | $180,280 | 100 | |
| 3 | Lewiston | $176,030 | 70 | |
| 4 | Idaho Falls | $174,410 | 200 | |
| 5 | Boise City | $172,780 | 1,630 | |
| 6 | Coeur d'Alene | $171,590 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $177,210 goes as far as $185,560 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$177,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$185,560US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $177,210 a year, 17.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $103,360 to $403,230 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,920 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 28th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Twin Falls, at $182,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chief Executives in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $177,210, or $85.20 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 $213,990, so pay in Idaho is 17.2% 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 $403,230 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $103,360 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 $182,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,920 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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