SOC 29-1151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nurse Anesthetists — Idaho
Idaho · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Idaho is $263,130 per year, 11.2% above the national median of $236,590.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Idaho is $263,130 per year, 11.2% above the national median of $236,590. Half of workers earn between $227,990 and $312,880. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $216,820 and the ninetieth at $338,620.
Idaho ranks number 18th out of 44 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Idaho Falls records the highest median at $298,560. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 8th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $216,820 | −8.4% |
| 25th | $227,990 | −3.6% |
| Median (50th) | $263,130 | +11.2% |
| 75th | $312,880 | +32.2% |
| 90th | $338,620 | +43.1% |
| Mean | $265,850 | +12.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho Falls | $298,560 | — | |
| 2 | Pocatello | $268,710 | 50 | |
| 3 | Boise City | $227,990 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $263,130 goes as far as $275,529 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$263,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$275,529US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $263,130 a year, 11.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $216,820 to $338,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 18th of 44 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Idaho Falls, at $298,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $263,130, or $126.50 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 $236,590, so pay in Idaho is 11.2% 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 $338,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $216,820 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 Idaho Falls, at $298,560 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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