Idaho Falls, ID

Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022

In Idaho Falls, ID, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 275 detailed occupations covering about 64,290 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 14.1% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in Idaho Falls, ID, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Physicians, All Other $214,020 -9.3% 110
Physicists $174,960 +12.4% 40
Architectural and Engineering Managers $173,090 +4.7% 250
Administrative Services Managers $160,480 +50.7% 190
Financial Specialists, All Other $146,990 +87.7% 90
Computer Systems Analysts $139,530 -3.2% 220
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $136,760 +14.7% 90
Information Security Analysts $136,620 +13.5% 190
Nuclear Engineers $133,840 +6.7% 580
Pharmacists $132,860 -2.3% 160
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $132,240 +27.5% 70
Electrical Engineers $131,730 +23.2% 130
Engineers, All Other $130,100 +16.2% 120
Environmental Engineers $122,840 +22.7% 80
Physician Assistants $117,200 -9.9% 140
Computer and Information Systems Managers $116,060 -31.5% 120
Nurse Practitioners $112,900 -10.6% 140
Financial Managers $111,140 -0.8% 200
Computer Programmers $109,960 +61.1% 50
Chief Executives $108,800 +25.2% 140
Software Developers $108,080 -35.1% 410
Marketing Managers $105,230 -41.4% 60
Managers, All Other $103,770 -22.3% 120
Facilities Managers $103,520 +1.2% 60
Purchasing Managers $103,430 -24.2% 30

Largest Occupations by Employment (2022)

Largest occupations by employment in Idaho Falls, ID, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Fast Food and Counter Workers 2,450 $22,970
General and Operations Managers 2,330 $72,790
Customer Service Representatives 2,000 $32,360
Retail Salespersons 1,890 $28,430
Registered Nurses 1,760 $66,930
Cashiers 1,580 $27,120
Stockers and Order Fillers 1,490 $30,980
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 1,480 $48,230
Office Clerks, General 1,440 $35,580
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,260 $33,700
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,040 $37,050
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 940 $28,230
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 910 $28,350
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 890 $39,240
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 830 $54,680
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 830 $46,610
Waiters and Waitresses 830 $28,210
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 690 $57,140
Receptionists and Information Clerks 690 $30,430
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 640 $55,280
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 610 $42,600
Nuclear Engineers 580 $133,840
Construction Laborers 570 $36,010
Carpenters 560 $42,130
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 560 $40,090
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