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💰 COL Index: 90 — Very Affordable

Salaries in Idaho Falls, ID

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 39 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$68,183
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$75,844
model average ÷ 89.9 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$152,844
City 1BR Rent Reference
$903
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Idaho Falls?

$68,183 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$68,183/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,682/month
Household income context$63,049

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 39-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -3% vs national

Marketing Manager

$152,844
💡 Purchasing-power model $170,016
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $73.48/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -3% vs national

Pharmacist

$131,908
💡 Purchasing-power model $146,727
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $63.42/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -3% vs national

Software Developer

$123,404
💡 Purchasing-power model $137,268
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $59.33/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -3% vs national

Construction Manager

$104,931
💡 Purchasing-power model $116,720
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $50.45/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -3% vs national

Project Manager

$98,211
💡 Purchasing-power model $109,245
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $47.22/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 39 Occupations in Idaho Falls

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (89.9/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 39 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $152,844
2 Pharmacist $131,908
3 Software Developer $123,404
4 Construction Manager $104,931
5 Project Manager $98,211
6 Physical Therapist $96,688
7 Financial Analyst $96,009
8 Web Developer $89,939
9 Dental Hygienist $84,877
10 Accountant $83,471
11 Registered Nurse $83,462
12 Data Analyst $80,834
13 Police Officer $72,640
14 Human Resources Specialist $65,600
15 Elementary School Teacher $61,740
16 Plumber $61,430
17 Paralegal $60,848
18 Electrician $59,685
19 Real Estate Agent $59,617
20 Graphic Designer $59,481
21 Firefighter $55,389
22 Carpenter $55,195
23 HVAC Technician $53,983
24 Heavy Truck Driver $51,481
25 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $48,485
26 Loan Officer $48,485
27 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $48,485
28 Dental Assistant $48,485
29 Veterinary Technician $48,485
30 Pharmacy Technician $48,485
31 Social Worker $48,485
32 Auto Mechanic $48,485
33 Nail Technician $48,485
34 Insurance Agent $48,485
35 Chef/Head Cook $48,485
36 Cosmetologist $48,485
37 Personal Trainer $48,485
38 Welder $48,087
39 Medical Assistant $37,110

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Idaho Falls salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.607×–1.454× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 89.9 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Idaho Falls

🏠
1BR Rent
$903/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,098/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$358,900
📉
Unemployment
3.0%
💳
Median Income
$63,049
🎓
College Educated
34%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
90
Very Affordable
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❓ Idaho Falls Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Idaho Falls mean on this page?

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$68,183 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Idaho Falls workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Idaho Falls?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,682 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Idaho Falls?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Idaho Falls?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.607×–1.454× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Idaho Falls

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