Physician Assistant salary in Idaho
What physician assistants earn in Idaho and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$133,790$64.32 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$126,820 – $146,230Top 10%: $160,120+
Jobs1,3201.48× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in Idaho cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $134,800 | $64.81 | 650 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $129,800 | $62.41 | 150 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $135,240 | $65.02 | 110 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $130,730 | $62.85 | 110 |
| Pocatello, ID | $129,480 | $62.25 | 80 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $127,670 | $61.38 | 80 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $127,350 | $61.23 | 60 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $135,010 | $64.91 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Idaho
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Texas · $134,550 Colorado · $134,540 Wisconsin · $133,950 North Dakota · $133,450 South Dakota · $133,200 Nebraska · $133,040
Other healthcare salaries in Idaho
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,790 Registered Nurses · $92,460 Nursing Assistants · $38,650 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
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Idaho?
Physician Assistants in Idaho earned a median of $133,790 a year ($64.32 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $126,820 to $146,230.
Where in Idaho do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Idaho, pay was highest in Coeur d'Alene, ID at $135,240.
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.