Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023

In Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 282 detailed occupations covering about 64,060 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 11.3% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)

"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 Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Dentists, General $158,630 -4.6% 60
Pharmacists $127,920 -6% 190
Veterinarians $127,050 +6.7% 60
Nurse Practitioners $126,280 0% 90
Physician Assistants $123,540 -5% 80
Human Resources Managers $119,990 -12% 60
Electrical Engineers $116,800 +9.2% 50
Power Plant Operators $113,520 +17% 40
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $107,890 +0.9% 70
Computer and Information Systems Managers $106,040 -37.4% 120
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $105,130 +23.1% 110
Financial Managers $104,380 -6.8% 180
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $104,050 +53% 50
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $103,910 +1.3% 110
Medical and Health Services Managers $102,640 -7.3% 220
Marketing Managers $102,500 -42.9% 80
Lawyers $101,520 -30.4% 120
Sales Managers $100,440 -25.7% 120
Commercial Pilots $98,970 -12.5% 40
Physical Therapists $98,900 -0.8% 110
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,600 -4.7% 230
Natural Sciences Managers $98,490 -37.6% 50
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $95,920 +13.6% 30
Computer Systems Analysts $93,250 -35.3% 40
Occupational Therapists $92,530 -4% 40

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
General and Operations Managers 2,640 $62,320
Cashiers 2,000 $29,900
Retail Salespersons 1,840 $31,880
Fast Food and Counter Workers 1,600 $27,470
Office Clerks, General 1,460 $37,290
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,410 $36,330
Waiters and Waitresses 1,340 $28,620
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,250 $60,860
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 1,140 $50,490
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 1,080 $33,090
Construction Laborers 1,070 $38,470
Cooks, Restaurant 1,030 $28,570
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,020 $42,840
Stockers and Order Fillers 1,020 $34,720
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,020 $32,810
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,010 $37,690
Registered Nurses 950 $82,230
Customer Service Representatives 920 $35,600
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 820 $43,330
Forest and Conservation Technicians 800 $56,530
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 750 $62,960
Carpenters 700 $49,440
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 700 $35,410
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 680 $31,880
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 670 $43,650
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