SOC 15-1231 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Network Support Specialists — Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls, ID · 3 metro areas compared
In Idaho Falls, ID the median wage is $68,620.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Idaho Falls, ID the median wage is $68,620. That is 10.0% lower than the national median of $76,220. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $59,090 and $79,210. The lowest tenth earn under $51,780, while the highest tenth earn more than $94,950.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Boise City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $71,910. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 85th of 281 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,780 | −32.1% |
| 25th | $59,090 | −22.5% |
| Median (50th) | $68,620 | −10.0% |
| 75th | $79,210 | +3.9% |
| 90th | $94,950 | +24.6% |
| Mean | $69,710 | −8.5% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $71,910 | 390 | |
| 2 | Coeur d'Alene | $62,840 | 90 | |
| 3 | Twin Falls | $57,940 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho Falls run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $68,620 goes as far as $71,853 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,853US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,620 a year, 10.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,780 to $94,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $71,910.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Idaho Falls, ID?
The median annual wage is $68,620, or $32.99 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 $76,220, so pay in Idaho Falls, ID is 10.0% 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 Falls, ID earns more than $94,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,780 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 $71,910 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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