SOC 29-1151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nurse Anesthetists — Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls, ID · 2 metro areas compared
In Idaho Falls, ID the median wage for Nurse Anesthetists reaches $298,560 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Idaho Falls, ID the median wage for Nurse Anesthetists reaches $298,560 a year. That is 26.2% more than the national median of $236,590. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $274,790 and $299,250. The lowest tenth earn under $129,250, while the highest tenth earn more than $299,250.
Pocatello leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $268,710. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 1st of 281 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $129,250 | −45.4% |
| 25th | $274,790 | +16.1% |
| Median (50th) | $298,560 | +26.2% |
| 75th | $299,250 | +26.5% |
| 90th | $299,250 | +26.5% |
| Mean | $269,540 | +13.9% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pocatello | $268,710 | 50 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $227,990 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho Falls run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $298,560 goes as far as $312,628 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$298,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$312,628US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $298,560 a year, 26.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $129,250 to $299,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pocatello, at $268,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Idaho Falls, ID?
The median annual wage is $298,560, or $143.54 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 Falls, ID is 26.2% 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 Falls, ID earns more than $299,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $129,250 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 Pocatello, at $268,710 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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