SOC 19-3039 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychologists, All Other — Idaho
Idaho · 1 metro areas compared
In Idaho the median wage for Psychologists, All Other is $121,140 a year, which is 9.3% higher than the national figure of $110,840.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Idaho the median wage for Psychologists, All Other is $121,140 a year, which is 9.3% higher than the national figure of $110,840. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $42,800 and $139,160. The lowest tenth earn under $42,800, while the highest tenth earn more than $166,850.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.71 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Idaho ranks number 28th out of 42 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Boise City records the highest median at $113,800. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 42nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,800 | −61.4% |
| 25th | $42,800 | −61.4% |
| Median (50th) | $121,140 | +9.3% |
| 75th | $139,160 | +25.6% |
| 90th | $166,850 | +50.5% |
| Mean | $102,720 | −7.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $113,800 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $121,140 goes as far as $126,848 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$121,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$126,848US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $121,140 a year, 9.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,800 to $166,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 28th of 42 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $113,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychologists, All Other in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $121,140, or $58.24 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 $110,840, so pay in Idaho is 9.3% 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 $166,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,800 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 $113,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 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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