Nursing Assistant salary in Idaho
What nursing assistants earn in Idaho and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,650$18.58 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$36,300 – $46,250Top 10%: $47,430+
Jobs7,9100.99× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Idaho cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $39,220 | $18.85 | 3,790 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $39,820 | $19.15 | 970 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $37,320 | $17.94 | 800 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $37,580 | $18.07 | 660 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $35,720 | $17.17 | 630 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $37,720 | $18.13 | 540 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $38,670 | $18.59 | 540 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $38,870 | $18.69 | 350 |
| Pocatello, ID | $36,330 | $17.47 | 300 |
Hospitals and jobs in Idaho
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Wyoming · $39,160 Ohio · $39,010 South Dakota · $38,800 North Carolina · $38,460 Kentucky · $38,370 Indiana · $38,330
Other healthcare salaries in Idaho
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,790 Registered Nurses · $92,460 Medical Assistants · $44,700 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,420 Dental Assistants · $45,880 Dental Hygienists · $94,650 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,800 Pharmacists · $144,900 Nurse Practitioners · $132,540 Physicians, All Other · $299,340 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,450 Medical Records Specialists · $53,460
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Idaho?
Nursing Assistants in Idaho earned a median of $38,650 a year ($18.58 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $36,300 to $46,250.
Where in Idaho do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Idaho, pay was highest in Coeur d'Alene, ID at $39,820.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.