Cost of living

Cost of living in Idaho: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in Idaho is about $1,163/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 297 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Chief Executive$14,184/mo8%
Family Physician$14,182/mo8%
Nurse Anesthetist$12,256/mo9%
Dentist$10,973/mo11%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$9,248/mo13%
Pharmacist$8,683/mo13%
IT Manager$8,522/mo14%
Veterinarian$8,270/mo14%
Physician Assistant$7,975/mo15%
Nurse Practitioner$7,973/mo15%
Data Scientist$7,948/mo15%
Electrical Engineer$7,744/mo15%
Network Architect$7,339/mo16%
Sales Manager$7,119/mo16%
Human Resources Manager$7,097/mo16%
Financial Manager$7,085/mo16%
Marketing Manager$7,073/mo16%
Healthcare Manager$6,971/mo17%
Industrial Engineer$6,874/mo17%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$6,833/mo17%
Purchasing Manager$6,818/mo17%
Software Developer$6,676/mo17%
Information Security Analyst$6,616/mo18%
Natural Sciences Manager$6,615/mo18%
Lawyer$6,613/mo18%
Computer Programmer$6,518/mo18%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$6,356/mo18%
Industrial Production Manager$6,240/mo19%
Financial Advisor$6,174/mo19%
Physical Therapist$6,052/mo19%
Public Relations Manager$6,018/mo19%
Sonographer$5,891/mo20%
Police and Detective$5,868/mo20%
Occupational Therapist$5,666/mo21%
Facilities Manager$5,559/mo21%
Construction Manager$5,516/mo21%
Network Administrator$5,500/mo21%
Civil Engineer$5,420/mo21%
Optometrist$5,381/mo22%
Dental Hygienist$5,378/mo22%
Mechanical Engineer$5,283/mo22%
Financial Examiner$5,273/mo22%
Labor Relations Specialist$5,273/mo22%
Systems Analyst$5,262/mo22%
Registered Nurse$5,208/mo22%
Architect$5,200/mo22%
Project Management Specialist$5,185/mo22%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$5,086/mo23%
Medical Scientist$5,076/mo23%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$5,062/mo23%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$5,017/mo23%
Financial Analyst$4,994/mo23%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$4,987/mo23%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$4,928/mo24%
Administrative Services Manager$4,925/mo24%
Database Administrator$4,913/mo24%
Chiropractor$4,890/mo24%
Speech Pathologist$4,874/mo24%
Management Consultant$4,861/mo24%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$4,851/mo24%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$4,794/mo24%
Radiologic Technologist$4,624/mo25%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$4,622/mo25%
Cost Estimator$4,593/mo25%
Operations Manager$4,582/mo25%
Writer$4,582/mo25%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$4,542/mo26%
Operations Research Analyst$4,539/mo26%
Respiratory Therapist$4,511/mo26%
Credit Analyst$4,508/mo26%
Chemist$4,492/mo26%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$4,489/mo26%
Massage Therapist$4,482/mo26%
Social and Community Service Manager$4,462/mo26%
Healthcare Social Worker$4,385/mo27%
Insurance Underwriter$4,364/mo27%
Dietitian$4,319/mo27%
Construction Supervisor$4,317/mo27%
Psychologist$4,263/mo27%
Medical Equipment Repairer$4,220/mo28%
Logistician$4,169/mo28%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$4,168/mo28%
Construction and Building Inspector$4,159/mo28%
Claims Adjuster$4,153/mo28%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$4,122/mo28%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,117/mo28%
Police Officer$4,102/mo28%
Computer Network Support Specialist$4,076/mo29%
Accountant$4,070/mo29%
HR Specialist$4,067/mo29%
Photographer$4,055/mo29%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,025/mo29%
Surgical Technologist$4,009/mo29%
High School Teacher$3,994/mo29%
Special Ed Teacher$3,979/mo29%
Plumber$3,977/mo29%
Compliance Officer$3,941/mo30%
Instructional Coordinator$3,922/mo30%
Production and Operating Worker$3,884/mo30%
Elementary School Teacher$3,882/mo30%
Web Developer$3,880/mo30%
Physical Therapist Assistant$3,878/mo30%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$3,876/mo30%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$3,852/mo30%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$3,845/mo30%
Sheet Metal Worker$3,843/mo30%
Postal Service Clerk$3,836/mo30%
Loan Officer$3,821/mo30%
Fundraiser$3,812/mo31%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$3,793/mo31%
Interior Designer$3,786/mo31%
Rehabilitation Counselor$3,786/mo31%
Food Service Manager$3,769/mo31%
Diesel Mechanic$3,751/mo31%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,739/mo31%
Social Worker$3,711/mo31%
Tax Preparer$3,704/mo31%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$3,647/mo32%
Market Research Analyst$3,626/mo32%
Sales Representative$3,622/mo32%
Licensed Practical Nurse$3,615/mo32%
Equipment Operator$3,614/mo32%
Clergy$3,609/mo32%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,596/mo32%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$3,582/mo32%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$3,533/mo33%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$3,470/mo34%
Training and Development Specialist$3,470/mo34%
Paramedic$3,457/mo34%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$3,434/mo34%
Public Relations Specialist$3,382/mo34%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,363/mo35%
School Counselor$3,342/mo35%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,340/mo35%
Truck Driver$3,299/mo35%
Audio and Video Technician$3,297/mo35%
Machinist$3,283/mo35%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$3,279/mo35%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$3,279/mo35%
IT Support Specialist$3,264/mo36%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$3,259/mo36%
Property Manager$3,257/mo36%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$3,254/mo36%
Medical Records Specialist$3,227/mo36%
Cargo and Freight Agent$3,205/mo36%
Electrician$3,205/mo36%
Advertising Sales Agent$3,174/mo37%
Correctional Officer$3,146/mo37%
Highway Maintenance Worker$3,142/mo37%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$3,132/mo37%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$3,123/mo37%
Producers and Director$3,123/mo37%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$3,120/mo37%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$3,115/mo37%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$3,110/mo37%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$3,091/mo38%
HVAC Technician$3,088/mo38%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,085/mo38%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$3,076/mo38%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$3,075/mo38%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$3,073/mo38%
Firefighter$3,071/mo38%
Graphic Designer$3,066/mo38%
Carpenter$3,062/mo38%
Sports Coach$3,060/mo38%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$3,059/mo38%
Roofer$3,054/mo38%
Editor$3,042/mo38%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$3,026/mo38%
Welder$3,012/mo39%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$3,007/mo39%
Librarian$2,997/mo39%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$2,996/mo39%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,993/mo39%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$2,993/mo39%
Auto Mechanic$2,991/mo39%
Security Worker$2,989/mo39%
Chef$2,964/mo39%
Order Clerk$2,964/mo39%
Painter$2,961/mo39%
Pest Control Worker$2,930/mo40%
Retail Supervisor$2,921/mo40%
Social and Human Service Assistant$2,920/mo40%
Delivery Driver$2,911/mo40%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$2,902/mo40%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,893/mo40%
Food Batchmaker$2,886/mo40%
Maintenance Worker$2,876/mo40%
Pharmacy Technician$2,859/mo41%
Bookkeeper$2,858/mo41%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$2,851/mo41%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,841/mo41%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$2,839/mo41%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$2,803/mo41%
Fitness Trainer$2,802/mo42%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$2,772/mo42%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$2,770/mo42%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$2,714/mo43%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$2,699/mo43%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,696/mo43%
Printing Press Operator$2,673/mo44%
Medical Assistant$2,644/mo44%
Construction Laborer$2,640/mo44%
Bill and Account Collector$2,636/mo44%
Billing and Posting Clerk$2,632/mo44%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$2,574/mo45%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$2,566/mo45%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$2,562/mo45%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$2,558/mo45%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,545/mo46%
Customer Service Rep$2,519/mo46%
Phlebotomist$2,518/mo46%
Real Estate Agent$2,504/mo46%
Psychiatric Technician$2,496/mo47%
Medical Equipment Preparer$2,493/mo47%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,492/mo47%
Telemarketer$2,480/mo47%
Landscaper$2,478/mo47%
Admin Assistant$2,475/mo47%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$2,475/mo47%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$2,475/mo47%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,473/mo47%
Journalist$2,469/mo47%
Bus Drivers, School$2,461/mo47%
Office Clerk$2,456/mo47%
Dental Assistant$2,451/mo47%
Biological Technician$2,450/mo47%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$2,435/mo48%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$2,435/mo48%
Data Entry Keyer$2,434/mo48%
Opticians, Dispensing$2,434/mo48%
Warehouse Worker$2,415/mo48%
Nursing Assistant$2,413/mo48%
Skincare Specialist$2,409/mo48%
Tire Repairers and Changer$2,400/mo48%
Teller$2,397/mo49%
Security Guard$2,392/mo49%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,389/mo49%
Food Service Supervisor$2,373/mo49%
Parts Salesperson$2,360/mo49%
Personal Service Worker$2,344/mo50%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,322/mo50%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$2,315/mo50%
Slaughterers and Meat Packer$2,306/mo50%
EMT$2,305/mo50%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$2,289/mo51%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,275/mo51%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,271/mo51%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$2,261/mo51%
Couriers and Messenger$2,229/mo52%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$2,222/mo52%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$2,221/mo52%
File Clerk$2,220/mo52%
Restaurant Cook$2,220/mo52%
Receptionist$2,216/mo52%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$2,198/mo53%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$2,191/mo53%
Driver/Sales Worker$2,180/mo53%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,166/mo54%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$2,166/mo54%
Janitor$2,161/mo54%
Residential Advisor$2,153/mo54%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$2,116/mo55%
Baker$2,075/mo56%
Retail Salesperson$2,044/mo57%
Hairdresser$2,014/mo58%
Library Technician$2,013/mo58%
Teaching Assistant$2,012/mo58%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$2,003/mo58%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$1,997/mo58%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$1,996/mo58%
Recreation Worker$1,971/mo59%
Parking Attendant$1,959/mo59%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$1,938/mo60%
Server$1,931/mo60%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$1,926/mo60%
Home Health Aide$1,925/mo60%
Cooks, Short Order$1,916/mo61%
Cashier$1,913/mo61%
Animal Caretaker$1,906/mo61%
Tutor$1,899/mo61%
Sewing Machine Operator$1,888/mo62%
Food Preparation Worker$1,883/mo62%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$1,873/mo62%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$1,859/mo63%
Library Assistants, Clerical$1,855/mo63%
Childcare Worker$1,853/mo63%
Preschool Teacher$1,849/mo63%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$1,811/mo64%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$1,728/mo67%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$1,667/mo70%
Dishwasher$1,639/mo71%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$1,626/mo72%
Cooks, Fast Food$1,611/mo72%
School Bus Monitor$1,578/mo74%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$1,535/mo76%
Bartender$1,492/mo78%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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