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Jan 07 2021

Average Registered Nurse Salary in Idaho

Average RN salaries in Idaho can vary on a number of things. On a national average, RNs can expect to earn an estimated annual salary of $69,480 per year (or $33.40 per hour) as of May 2019, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

On average, RNs in Idaho earn less than the national average salary for nurses $77,460 (or $37.24 per hour).

The cost of living in a region can impact what nurses tend to earn in those areas. With a Cost of Living Index of 94 in Q3 2020, nurses in Idaho can expect cheaper prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states. So, it is understandable that their earnings would also be slightly lower than the national average.

StateAvg. RN SalaryAvg. RN Salary (adjusted for COL)
Idaho$69,480 $72,709
Nationwide$77,460-

Average RN Salary In Idaho Cities

Idaho RN salaries vary quite a bit across the state, but the highest-paying regions for RNs include Coeur d’Alene, with average RN salaries at around $76,650. Lewiston is coming in at a close second at $74,770. Those within Boise City can expect to earn about $71,530.

Metro AreaRNs EmployedAvg. RN Salary
Boise City, ID6,570$71,530
Coeur d'Alene, ID1,500$76,650
Idaho Falls, ID1,230$61,740
Lewiston, ID-WA860$74,770
Logan, UT-ID810$62,970
Pocatello, ID920$68,510
Twin Falls, ID1,030$65,730

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Average RN salary vs similar healthcare professions in Idaho

At a $69,480 average annual salary, RNs in Idaho tend to earn slightly less than other healthcare workers in the state. Across all these professions, “Nurse Practitioners” and “Physical Therapists” workers in Idaho earn an average salary ranging between $80,360-$110,860, according to the BLS.

Here is a sample of these other types of healthcare professions compare to RN salaries in Idaho:

Profession# EmployedAvg. Salary
Registered Nurses14,110$69,480
LPNs / LVNs2,650$46,430
Pharmacy Technicians2,190$36,600
Dental Hygienists1,880$75,910
Physical Therapist1,390$80,360
Nurse Practitioners820$110,860

Job outlook for Registered Nurses in Idaho

There are about 14,240 Registered Nurses in Idaho. There are even more jobs expected to become available for RNs in Idaho. RN positions are projected to increase by almost 20% from 2018 to 2028. This an increase of 2,830 new RNs in Idaho in the coming years.

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Written by Journi Gillette · Category: Salary

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