Registered Nurse salary in Idaho
What registered nurses earn in Idaho and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$92,460$44.45 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$80,900 – $102,320Top 10%: $121,230+
Jobs16,8800.91× the U.S. concentration
Registered Nurse pay in Idaho cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $97,880 | $47.06 | 8,550 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $98,910 | $47.55 | 2,060 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $84,110 | $40.44 | 1,540 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $80,460 | $38.68 | 1,370 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $92,080 | $44.27 | 900 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $82,680 | $39.75 | 890 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $86,120 | $41.40 | 830 |
| Pocatello, ID | $78,780 | $37.87 | 830 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $87,650 | $42.14 | 730 |
Hospitals and jobs in Idaho
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
Texas · $95,970 Wisconsin · $95,530 New Mexico · $94,340 Michigan · $94,300 Virginia · $93,600 Georgia · $93,550
Other healthcare salaries in Idaho
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,790 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 Medical Records Specialists · $53,460
Questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Idaho?
Registered Nurses in Idaho earned a median of $92,460 a year ($44.45 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $80,900 to $102,320.
Where in Idaho do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Idaho, pay was highest in Coeur d'Alene, ID at $98,910.
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.