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💰 COL Index: 88 — Very Affordable

Salaries in Pocatello, ID

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

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 37 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$68,798
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$78,358
model average ÷ 87.8 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$151,851
City 1BR Rent Reference
$751
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Pocatello?

$68,798 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 37 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$68,798/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,733/month
Household income context$57,931

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 37-Role Set

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

🥇 -4% vs national

Marketing Manager

$151,851
💡 Purchasing-power model $172,951
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $73.01/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -4% vs national

Pharmacist

$131,051
💡 Purchasing-power model $149,261
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $63.01/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -4% vs national

Software Developer

$122,602
💡 Purchasing-power model $139,638
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $58.94/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -4% vs national

Construction Manager

$104,249
💡 Purchasing-power model $118,735
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $50.12/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -4% vs national

Project Manager

$97,573
💡 Purchasing-power model $111,131
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $46.91/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 37 Occupations in Pocatello

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (87.8/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 37 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $151,851
2 Pharmacist $131,051
3 Software Developer $122,602
4 Construction Manager $104,249
5 Project Manager $97,573
6 Physical Therapist $96,060
7 Financial Analyst $95,386
8 Web Developer $89,355
9 Dental Hygienist $84,326
10 Accountant $82,929
11 Registered Nurse $82,919
12 Data Analyst $80,309
13 Police Officer $72,168
14 Human Resources Specialist $65,174
15 Elementary School Teacher $61,339
16 Plumber $61,031
17 Paralegal $60,453
18 Electrician $59,297
19 Real Estate Agent $59,229
20 Graphic Designer $59,094
21 Firefighter $55,029
22 Carpenter $54,836
23 HVAC Technician $53,632
24 Heavy Truck Driver $51,146
25 Chef/Head Cook $48,169
26 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $48,169
27 Insurance Agent $48,169
28 Loan Officer $48,169
29 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $48,169
30 Dental Assistant $48,169
31 Veterinary Technician $48,169
32 Pharmacy Technician $48,169
33 Auto Mechanic $48,169
34 Social Worker $48,169
35 Nail Technician $48,169
36 Welder $47,775
37 Medical Assistant $36,869

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

Pocatello 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 0.603×–1.444× 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 ÷ 87.8 × 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 Pocatello

🏠
1BR Rent
$751/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$987/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$310,000
📉
Unemployment
3.0%
💳
Median Income
$57,931
🎓
College Educated
33%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
88
Very Affordable
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❓ Pocatello Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Pocatello mean on this page?

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$68,798 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 37 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Pocatello workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Pocatello?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,733 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Pocatello?

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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 Pocatello?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.603×–1.444× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Pocatello

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