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Idaho College Guide – What You Need to Know

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The US Department of Education lists 14 colleges and universities on the Idaho state college scorecard. Some have a special focus and many are large institutions and nationally prominent schools. The leading institutions can be ranked in terms of size, degrees issued, and courses and degrees offered. The mix of private schools includes Brigham Young University-Idaho, Northwest Nazarene College, and the College of Idaho. The major public schools are Boise State College, University of Idaho, and Idaho State University.

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What are the most popular bachelor's degrees offered in Idaho?

Idaho has a diverse economy with a burst of technological growth in recent years. The more popular degrees are nearly divided between business education and the humanities. Both business and the humanities fields lend themselves to immediate employment and to further education. Business occupations have risen to the top of the early college graduate salary rankings. One should remember that business studies are clearly not the only way to enter a business career. Many employers look for various types of excellence such as critical thinking, social concerns, and community engagement.

The below-listed items describe the most popular Idaho degrees based upon degrees conferred in recent years:

How Much Can You Make by Having a Degree?

NO FORMAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA ASSOCIATE DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE MASTER’S DEGREE DOCTORAL DEGREE
$30,784* $38,792* $46,124* $64,896* $77,844* $96,772*

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) surveyed the national employment data and determined that there were sharp differences in median income based on education. In a upward trending line, median annual income rises with the level of education. Employees with high school diplomas lag behind those with college degrees. The associate degree increases annual income by about $6,000 per year. The bachelor’s degree adds about $17,500 per year. Over the course of a lifetime of earnings, the bachelor’s degree adds up to $1 million in income. The income increases are not tied only to employment. The knowledge and expertise gained by higher education can position people to enter entrepreneurship, including providing professional services.

*National Average Earnings by Degree Level
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Most Popular Degrees and Careers in Idaho

Career Trends in Idaho by Field of Study

Idaho is a large state in the northwest United States. It is known for open spaces and vast tracts of unspoiled and protected land. It has a few large cities and a mostly rural population. The magnificent scenery includes the Rocky Mountains, lakes, and wide rivers. The Idaho economy is a reflection of the national economy with slow, steady growth and low unemployment.

Idaho unemployment was measured in the range of 3% in mid-year 2018. The Idaho state economy ranks in the lowest quartile for GDP, and the median annual household income is significantly lower than the national average. However, the state’s employment projections are positive. The Idaho government projected a 110,000 job increase over the decade ending in 2022.

The areas of greatest potential growth are in healthcare and social services, retail trade, leisure and hospitality, and professional services. Construction, manufacturing, and education also rank in the list of growth areas along with financial services.

Career Name Number of Jobs Average Income
Business and Management 38,510 $82,000
The Humanities Fields 9,670 $54,400
Health Professions 37,650 $74,200
Natural Sciences 14,100 $70,200
Education 42,210 $41,700

Top Business Management Careers and Salaries

Human Resources Specialists have expertise in recruitment of needed talent. They carry out programs that establish rewards and incentives for worker performance and retention of key employees. These specialists must work with all other parts of the organization to meet staffing and personnel needs.

Labor Relations Specialists operate the framework of labor organizations and union contracts. They have the responsibility for working to resolve issues and provide information to support management decision-making on labor issues.

Management Analysts assess organization functions and processes for effectiveness and efficiency.

Training and Development Specialists support employee knowledge and professional development for their organizations. They expand the capacity of the workforce by increasing the levels of skills and knowledge.

Accountants and Auditors make official reports and oversee the business and financial records.

CAREER NAME CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
Human Resources Specialists 1,680 $62,400
Labor Relations Specialists 170 $52,500
Management Analysts 2,460 $81,500
Training and Development Specialists 1,100 $57,800
Accountants and Auditors 3,960 $64,600

Best Idaho Schools for Business and Management

  • University of Idaho
  • Boise State University
  • Northwest Nazarene University
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho
  • College of Idaho

Top Education Careers and Salaries

Preschool Teachers provide a foundation to learning in all respects, creating a love of learning in young children that they can build on.

High School Teachers build on learning foundations to create interest in specific subjects and prepare students for college.

Economics Teachers at the postsecondary level must research, write, and publish in peer-reviewed journals. They equip graduates with skills and knowledge to take on leadership roles in business, management, and social research.

Graduate Teaching Assistants are the next generation of college-level faculty and researchers. These master’s degree and doctoral students provide basic education for undergraduates, particularly in general education courses.

Education Teachers at the postsecondary level help prepare a new generation of grade school, high school, and college level teachers.

CAREER NAME CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
Preschool Teachers 1,030 $84,480
High School Teachers 4,850 $99,390
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 100 $80,520
Graduate Teaching Assistants 540 $28,440
Edu. Teachers, Postsecondary 730 $44,620

Best Idaho Schools for Education

  • Boise State University
  • Idaho State University
  • Lewis-Clark State College
  • Northwest Nazarene University
  • University of Idaho

Top Humanities Careers and Salaries

Conservation Scientists use principles of many other disciplines to develop tools, methods, and research to promote nature conservation. The areas of concern include soil, water, air quality, and sustainable practices.

Foresters apply research and investigating to resolve issues related to loss of forest coverage, wildfires, and forest management. While also a valuable commercial resource, forests play key roles in conserving soil, providing oxygen, and removing carbon from the air.

Chemists work with human-made and natural compounds in research, commercial applications, and medical settings.

Hydrologists study water on and under the surface of the earth. They pay particular attention to water supplies, climate change, and water security.

Urban and Regional Planners assess land use patterns against the needs and preferences of developers, governments, and other types of land users. They help organize the size and growth of built-up areas and population centers.

CAREER NAME CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
Conservation Scientists 250 $65,250
Foresters 300 $55,560
Chemists 270 $77,150
Hydrologists 160 $67,190
Urban and Regional Planners 300 $59,180

Best Idaho Schools for Humanities Fields of Study

  • College of Idaho
  • University of Idaho
  • Boise State University
  • Lewis-Clark State College
  • Idaho State University

Top Health Professions Careers and Salaries

Dietitians and Nutritionists study the needs of humans for nutrition and wellness. They make recommendations to correct deficiencies and to protect wellness through a healthy balance of activity and nutrition.

Registered Nurses are highly skilled professionals that provide direct patient care in many medical settings. They primarily work in inpatient settings such as hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.

Nurse Anesthetists are nurse specialists that work in surgical settings to apply and monitor anesthesia.

Dental Hygienists are dental technicians that work with patients to provide preliminary examinations, cleanings, and education. They help dentists identify and diagnose diseases and defects.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists are technical experts in the use of advanced imaging techniques. Typically, these skilled technicians work in medical care facilities to support diagnosis and treatments.

CAREER NAME CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
Dietitians and Nutritionists 270 $56,660
Registered Nurses 13,320 $64,520
Nurse Anesthetists 440 $145,910
Dental Hygienists 1,650 $74,490
M R I Technologists 170 $68,860

Best Idaho Schools for Health Professions

  • Boise State University
  • Northwest Nazarene University
  • Lewis-Clark State College
  • Idaho State University
  • Brigham Young University-Idaho

Top Natural Sciences Careers and Salaries

Computer Systems Analysts provide expertise in solving issues in computer systems and hardware.

Information Security Analysts work to protect the integrity of data and the systems that contain and work with it.

Software Developers are skilled programmers and designers that use their expertise to interpret goals and purposes into functioning software.

Network and Computer Systems Administrators coordinate large and small systems and work with integrating them into networks or large systems made up of numerous smaller systems.

Statisticians use mathematics and mathematical models to solve problems and use predictive probabilities to assess risks.

CAREER NAME CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
Computer Systems Analysts 1,360 $78,770
Information Security Analysts 410 $84,450
Software Developers, Apps 2,950 $87,580
Network and Systems Admins 1,330 $64,310
Statisticians 60 $85,620

Best Idaho Schools for Natural Science studies

  • Northwest Nazarene University
  • College of Idaho
  • University of Idaho
  • Boise State University
  • Lewis-Clark State College
  • Idaho State University

Want to See All the Idaho Occupational Wage Averages
Occupation Title - *Salary information provided by BLS Median Hourly Wage Mean Hourly Wage Annual Mean Wage
All Occupat $15.99 $20.31 $42,240
Management Occupations $33.84 $39.41 $81,980
Chief Executives $36.81 $48.02 $99,870
General and Operations Managers $31.18 $38.17 $79,400
Legislators (4) (4) $21,910
Advertising and Promotions Managers $28.57 $31.14 $64,760
Marketing Managers $43.77 $52.04 $108,240
Sales Managers $44.33 $50.92 $105,910
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers $35.91 $39.37 $81,890
Administrative Services Managers $32.24 $34.67 $72,120
Computer and Information Systems Managers $45.15 $50.80 $105,660
Financial Managers $40.20 $47.10 $97,960
Industrial Production Managers $42.85 $47.02 $97,800
Purchasing Managers $38.83 $43.58 $90,650
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $31.69 $35.23 $73,290
Compensation and Benefits Managers $37.26 $41.89 $87,130
Human Resources Managers $36.00 $40.60 $84,450
Training and Development Managers $37.42 $37.18 $77,330
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $29.53 $35.37 $73,570
Construction Managers $37.30 $39.26 $81,650
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program $17.96 $19.70 $40,980
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School (4) (4) $79,080
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $36.83 $40.54 $84,320
Education Administrators, All Other $28.26 $30.01 $62,420
Architectural and Engineering Managers $58.45 $59.84 $124,460
Food Service Managers $20.10 $20.63 $42,900
Funeral Service Managers $30.25 $29.88 $62,160
Lodging Managers $25.56 $26.45 $55,020
Medical and Health Services Managers $40.00 $42.88 $89,180
Natural Sciences Managers $44.01 $45.26 $94,150
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $34.69 $34.59 $71,940
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $15.59 $18.04 $37,530
Social and Community Service Managers $23.65 $25.46 $52,950
Emergency Management Directors $35.31 $39.24 $81,620
Managers, All Other $38.19 $39.95 $83,090
Business and Financial Operations Occupations $27.12 $30.53 $63,510
Buyers and Purchasing Agents $23.13 $25.30 $52,630
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $29.91 $29.97 $62,340
Compliance Officers $24.58 $28.05 $58,350
Cost Estimators $26.49 $27.69 $57,590
Human Resources Specialists $25.58 $29.99 $62,380
Labor Relations Specialists $27.40 $25.26 $52,540
Logisticians $33.12 $35.19 $73,190
Management Analysts $31.11 $39.17 $81,470
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $17.04 $18.39 $38,250
Fundraisers $22.39 $23.56 $49,010
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $26.70 $27.80 $57,820
Training and Development Specialists $25.30 $27.81 $57,840
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $24.18 $26.25 $54,600
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $30.87 $32.32 $67,220
Accountants and Auditors $28.30 $31.08 $64,640
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate $20.22 $21.76 $45,270
Budget Analysts $31.88 $33.89 $70,490
Credit Analysts $26.42 $29.33 $61,010
Financial Analysts $33.70 $35.65 $74,150
Personal Financial Advisors $33.12 $50.43 $104,890
Insurance Underwriters $29.30 $31.86 $66,260
Financial Examiners $36.23 $38.05 $79,150
Credit Counselors $17.90 $22.20 $46,180
Loan Officers $26.60 $32.05 $66,660
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $22.28 $24.68 $51,320
Tax Preparers $14.49 $17.18 $35,740
Financial Specialists, All Other $23.79 $27.01 $56,190
Computer and Mathematical Occupations $31.87 $33.76 $70,210
Computer and Information Research Scientists (8) (8) (8)
Computer Systems Analysts $37.05 $37.87 $78,770
Information Security Analysts $39.39 $40.60 $84,450
Computer Programmers $33.85 $36.21 $75,310
Software Developers, Applications $41.19 $42.11 $87,580
Software Developers, Systems Software $43.93 $43.08 $89,610
Web Developers $22.43 $24.36 $50,660
Database Administrators $24.90 $29.54 $61,430
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $30.23 $30.92 $64,310
Computer Network Architects $33.33 $38.89 $80,890
Computer User Support Specialists $19.55 $20.99 $43,650
Computer Network Support Specialists $22.80 $26.56 $55,250
Computer Occupations, All Other $36.14 $36.69 $76,320
Operations Research Analysts $29.59 $32.01 $66,570
Statisticians $41.01 $41.16 $85,620
Architecture and Engineering Occupations $36.48 $38.53 $80,140
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $31.02 $33.03 $68,710
Landscape Architects $28.69 $28.11 $58,460
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $25.43 $26.09 $54,260
Surveyors $29.03 $29.53 $61,410
Agricultural Engineers $31.52 $31.36 $65,240
Chemical Engineers (8) (8) (8)
Civil Engineers $34.35 $36.06 $75,010
Computer Hardware Engineers $43.83 $48.78 $101,470
Electrical Engineers $44.59 $44.37 $92,290
Environmental Engineers $43.97 $44.14 $91,810
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $45.44 $45.35 $94,330
Industrial Engineers $43.28 $44.74 $93,070
Materials Engineers $49.10 $49.39 $102,740
Mechanical Engineers $37.92 $40.69 $84,640
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $33.29 $33.83 $70,360
Nuclear Engineers $56.91 $59.11 $122,950
Engineers, All Other $49.50 $51.00 $106,080
Architectural and Civil Drafters $22.07 $23.10 $48,050
Electrical and Electronics Drafters $21.83 $22.11 $45,980
Mechanical Drafters $20.85 $21.84 $45,420
Drafters, All Other $23.51 $24.54 $51,040
Civil Engineering Technicians $23.66 $23.65 $49,190
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians $27.65 $27.50 $57,210
Electro-Mechanical Technicians $25.84 $28.15 $58,540
Environmental Engineering Technicians $22.02 $25.18 $52,370
Industrial Engineering Technicians $20.55 $21.13 $43,950
Mechanical Engineering Technicians $23.25 $25.55 $53,140
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $26.62 $26.00 $54,080
Surveying and Mapping Technicians $19.32 $20.90 $43,470
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations $23.93 $26.14 $54,370
Food Scientists and Technologists $30.68 $33.43 $69,520
Soil and Plant Scientists $29.92 $32.95 $68,550
Microbiologists $27.08 $29.95 $62,290
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $31.85 $32.51 $67,610
Biological Scientists, All Other $31.85 $31.60 $65,720
Conservation Scientists $30.88 $31.37 $65,250
Foresters $26.25 $26.71 $55,560
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $32.32 $33.93 $70,580
Physicists $52.99 $57.34 $119,270
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $46.76 $46.38 $96,470
Chemists $33.46 $37.09 $77,150
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $26.87 $28.60 $59,480
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $37.33 $39.92 $83,030
Hydrologists $31.85 $32.30 $67,190
Physical Scientists, All Other $26.26 $31.16 $64,810
Economists $29.04 $31.53 $65,580
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists $30.69 $30.78 $64,020
Psychologists, All Other $44.01 $40.98 $85,250
Urban and Regional Planners $26.74 $28.45 $59,180
Anthropologists and Archeologists $34.69 $33.53 $69,730
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $25.52 $26.59 $55,310
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians $17.25 $17.97 $37,380
Biological Technicians $15.79 $16.60 $34,530
Chemical Technicians $20.17 $22.32 $46,420
Nuclear Technicians $35.27 $35.04 $72,880
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $25.52 $27.41 $57,010
Forensic Science Technicians $23.31 $24.49 $50,940
Forest and Conservation Technicians $15.80 $17.92 $37,270
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $17.61 $19.88 $41,360
Community and Social Service Occupations $19.49 $20.43 $42,490
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors $19.11 $20.03 $41,660
Marriage and Family Therapists $25.74 $24.89 $51,760
Rehabilitation Counselors $18.52 $18.55 $38,590
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $22.34 $23.88 $49,670
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $22.07 $23.76 $49,420
Healthcare Social Workers $26.92 $27.40 $57,000
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $19.30 $20.38 $42,400
Social Workers, All Other $34.74 $34.12 $70,970
Health Educators $25.70 $27.23 $56,650
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $19.99 $20.11 $41,840
Social and Human Service Assistants $16.16 $15.87 $33,000
Community Health Workers $16.22 $16.30 $33,900
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $16.35 $16.69 $34,720
Clergy $19.06 $19.28 $40,110
Directors, Religious Activities and Education $22.64 $25.81 $53,680
Legal Occupations $29.82 $37.67 $78,360
Lawyers $38.57 $47.30 $98,390
Judicial Law Clerks $25.83 $24.32 $50,600
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $36.44 $41.08 $85,440
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $56.93 $56.03 $116,540
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $19.78 $20.88 $43,430
Court Reporters $25.97 $23.07 $47,980
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $26.65 $30.69 $63,830
Legal Support Workers, All Other $21.57 $25.94 $53,960
Education, Training, and Library Occupations $17.04 $20.04 $41,690
Business Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $84,480
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $99,390
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (8) (8)
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $88,630
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $108,970
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $79,950
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $95,250
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $93,110
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $69,020
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $93,000
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $80,520
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $83,880
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $89,740
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (8) (8)
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other (4) (4) $84,260
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $99,160
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $68,670
Education Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $73,320
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary (8) (8) (8)
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $64,720
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $74,690
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $80,470
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $64,280
History Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $94,780
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $64,920
Graduate Teaching Assistants (4) (4) $28,440
Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $80,070
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (4) $71,980
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary $18.61 $21.45 $44,620
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other (4) (4) $66,550
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $10.75 $11.80 $24,540
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (4) (4) $47,260
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (4) (4) $47,630
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (4) (4) $53,060
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (4) (4) $48,540
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (4) (4) $49,000
Special Education Teachers, Preschool (4) (4) $48,120
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (4) (4) $44,860
Special Education Teachers, Middle School (4) (4) $59,340
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (4) (4) $49,740
Special Education Teachers, All Other (4) (4) $46,070
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors $22.21 $25.98 $54,030
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers $17.75 $19.62 $40,800
Teachers and Instructors, All Other, Except Substitute Teachers (4) (4) $31,260
Substitute Teachers $9.61 $10.17 $21,160
Curators $18.58 $18.30 $38,060
Librarians $18.15 $19.45 $40,450
Library Technicians $12.15 $12.25 $25,470
Instructional Coordinators $26.05 $27.41 $57,020
Teacher Assistants (4) (4) $23,130
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other $12.09 $17.27 $35,910
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations $15.87 $19.45 $40,460
Art Directors $30.25 $33.42 $69,520
Craft Artists $13.44 $15.86 $32,990
Multimedia Artists and Animators (8) (8) (8)
Commercial and Industrial Designers $34.18 $35.89 $74,650
Fashion Designers $25.24 $28.42 $59,120
Floral Designers $11.17 $11.55 $24,020
Graphic Designers $18.00 $19.42 $40,400
Interior Designers $21.94 $22.73 $47,280
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $13.10 $14.10 $29,330
Producers and Directors $22.42 $24.90 $51,790
Coaches and Scouts (4) (4) $26,930
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials (4) (4) $20,230
Music Directors and Composers $17.04 $20.12 $41,850
Broadcast News Analysts $33.24 $43.81 $91,130
Reporters and Correspondents $14.88 $15.63 $32,500
Public Relations Specialists $29.50 $30.57 $63,590
Editors $20.14 $23.02 $47,890
Technical Writers $30.88 $29.87 $62,130
Writers and Authors $21.80 $25.19 $52,390
Interpreters and Translators $17.27 $18.14 $37,740
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians $16.14 $18.47 $38,420
Broadcast Technicians $16.88 $18.28 $38,020
Photographers $12.37 $14.61 $30,400
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture (8) (8) (8)
Film and Video Editors $16.07 $20.83 $43,330
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $38.45 $38.03 $79,100
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations $29.52 $35.66 $74,180
Chiropractors $26.51 $41.61 $86,560
Dentists, General $80.20 $90.29 $187,800
Orthodontists $89.26 $94.41 $196,370
Dietitians and Nutritionists $26.97 $27.24 $56,660
Optometrists $45.53 $53.11 $110,460
Pharmacists $58.42 $57.59 $119,790
Anesthesiologists (5) $113.83 $236,770
Family and General Practitioners (5) $106.03 $220,550
Internists, General (5) $120.77 $251,200
Obstetricians and Gynecologists (5) $135.44 $281,710
Pediatricians, General $68.91 $72.49 $150,780
Psychiatrists $56.46 $66.00 $137,280
Surgeons (5) $131.25 $273,000
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other (5) $110.74 $230,330
Physician Assistants $47.89 $50.06 $104,130
Occupational Therapists $39.73 $39.82 $82,820
Physical Therapists $36.86 $36.59 $76,110
Recreational Therapists $19.82 $20.53 $42,710
Respiratory Therapists $27.12 $27.13 $56,430
Speech-Language Pathologists $34.56 $35.06 $72,920
Veterinarians $39.12 $42.26 $87,900
Registered Nurses $30.78 $31.02 $64,520
Nurse Anesthetists $70.80 $70.15 $145,910
Nurse Practitioners $48.96 $49.40 $102,760
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other $23.05 $23.86 $49,620
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $21.86 $22.81 $47,430
Dental Hygienists $35.95 $35.81 $74,490
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $28.46 $27.79 $57,800
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $36.29 $37.15 $77,260
Nuclear Medicine Technologists $36.12 $36.80 $76,550
Radiologic Technologists $26.42 $26.74 $55,620
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $33.24 $33.11 $68,860
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics $16.16 $17.17 $35,710
Dietetic Technicians $12.54 $12.95 $26,940
Pharmacy Technicians $16.65 $16.76 $34,860
Psychiatric Technicians $13.99 $14.01 $29,130
Respiratory Therapy Technicians $13.38 $16.72 $34,780
Surgical Technologists $22.80 $24.75 $51,490
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $13.60 $13.93 $28,980
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $14.94 $15.53 $32,300
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $19.85 $20.18 $41,980
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians $17.69 $18.26 $37,980
Opticians, Dispensing $15.46 $16.55 $34,430
Orthotists and Prosthetists $28.99 $31.93 $66,410
Hearing Aid Specialists $21.54 $22.15 $46,070
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $23.22 $22.83 $47,490
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $31.77 $34.51 $71,770
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $18.24 $20.28 $42,180
Athletic Trainers (4) (4) $42,240
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $27.26 $31.16 $64,820
Healthcare Support Occupations $13.45 $14.12 $29,370
Home Health Aides $10.75 $11.55 $24,030
Nursing Assistants $12.39 $12.72 $26,450
Orderlies $12.05 $12.74 $26,490
Occupational Therapy Assistants $28.58 $29.37 $61,100
Occupational Therapy Aides $13.98 $16.26 $33,810
Physical Therapist Assistants $21.48 $21.12 $43,920
Physical Therapist Aides $12.06 $13.10 $27,260
Massage Therapists $19.77 $23.13 $48,100
Dental Assistants $16.23 $16.64 $34,620
Medical Assistants $15.24 $15.36 $31,950
Medical Equipment Preparers $14.03 $15.92 $33,110
Medical Transcriptionists $15.37 $14.92 $31,030
Pharmacy Aides $12.67 $13.45 $27,980
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $13.00 $13.00 $30,784*
Phlebotomists $14.81 $15.23 $31,680
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $14.48 $15.89 $33,040
Protective Service Occupations $18.46 $20.42 $42,470
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $25.21 $26.21 $54,520
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $36.33 $37.29 $77,550
First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers $27.60 $28.55 $59,370
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $22.88 $23.66 $49,220
Firefighters $17.85 $19.17 $39,880
Bailiffs $17.35 $17.77 $36,970
Correctional Officers and Jailers $16.74 $18.12 $37,690
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $30.79 $33.62 $69,940
Fish and Game Wardens $27.06 $25.97 $54,010
Parking Enforcement Workers $13.34 $13.39 $27,860
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $24.19 $25.16 $52,340
Animal Control Workers $15.54 $15.80 $32,870
Private Detectives and Investigators $24.69 $24.93 $51,860
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators $14.19 $14.27 $29,680
Security Guards $12.43 $15.83 $32,920
Crossing Guards $13.07 $14.99 $31,190
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $8.68 $8.85 $18,420
Transportation Security Screeners $17.79 $18.55 $38,590
Protective Service Workers, All Other $12.57 $13.38 $27,830
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations $9.22 $10.34 $21,510
Chefs and Head Cooks $16.62 $18.33 $38,120
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $13.32 $14.38 $29,910
Cooks, Fast Food $8.75 $8.79 $18,280
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $11.09 $11.47 $23,860
Cooks, Restaurant $11.37 $11.66 $24,260
Cooks, Short Order $10.66 $10.97 $22,810
Cooks, All Other $12.09 $12.99 $27,020
Food Preparation Workers $9.64 $10.41 $21,650
Bartenders $9.05 $10.52 $21,880
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food $8.86 $9.27 $19,270
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop $9.12 $10.06 $20,920
Waiters and Waitresses $8.91 $10.24 $21,300
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $11.12 $11.42 $23,750
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $8.90 $9.22 $19,170
Dishwashers $8.84 $8.95 $18,620
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $9.14 $9.71 $20,200
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $10.13 $10.24 $21,300
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations $11.51 $12.70 $26,410
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $17.17 $18.49 $38,450
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $18.50 $19.01 $39,540
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $11.01 $11.84 $24,630
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $9.67 $10.18 $21,170
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $26.84 $26.04 $54,170
Pest Control Workers $14.21 $14.86 $30,910
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $13.35 $13.78 $28,660
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $15.30 $16.22 $33,730
Tree Trimmers and Pruners $20.14 $19.31 $40,170
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $17.48 $16.46 $34,240
Personal Care and Service Occupations $10.51 $11.71 $24,360
First-Line Supervisors of Gaming Workers $21.40 $23.25 $48,350
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $14.41 $15.58 $32,410
Animal Trainers $8.85 $8.90 $18,510
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers $9.55 $10.68 $22,210
Motion Picture Projectionists $11.69 $11.80 $24,540
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $9.04 $9.56 $19,890
Amusement and Recreation Attendants $9.09 $10.04 $20,880
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $10.66 $10.56 $21,960
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other $11.34 $11.98 $24,920
Funeral Attendants $16.27 $14.65 $30,460
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors $25.50 $25.97 $54,010
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $9.81 $12.88 $26,790
Manicurists and Pedicurists (8) (8) (8)
Skincare Specialists $14.55 $19.91 $41,420
Baggage Porters and Bellhops $9.80 $11.29 $30,784*
Concierges $13.57 $14.55 $30,270
Tour and Travel Guides $11.70 $13.39 $27,840
Childcare Workers $9.04 $9.40 $19,550
Personal Care Aides $10.42 $10.68 $22,220
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors $14.82 $16.04 $33,360
Recreation Workers $11.77 $13.90 $28,920
Residential Advisors $13.68 $13.89 $28,890
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $10.67 $12.01 $24,990
Sales and Related Occupations $12.11 $16.78 $34,910
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $17.52 $19.84 $41,280
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $27.81 $31.67 $65,870
Cashiers $9.46 $10.13 $21,060
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $15.87 $15.28 $31,770
Counter and Rental Clerks $11.31 $12.94 $26,920
Parts Salespersons $14.13 $15.05 $31,300
Retail Salespersons $10.98 $13.34 $27,750
Advertising Sales Agents $16.69 $18.47 $38,410
Insurance Sales Agents $20.94 $29.61 $61,590
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $18.43 $28.75 $59,800
Travel Agents $16.28 $18.20 $37,860
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other $21.66 $24.60 $51,170
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $35.68 $41.39 $86,090
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $24.86 $28.53 $59,340
Demonstrators and Product Promoters $11.16 $12.62 $26,240
Real Estate Brokers $19.04 $20.51 $42,670
Real Estate Sales Agents $21.57 $26.82 $55,790
Sales Engineers $45.22 $49.30 $102,540
Telemarketers $10.69 $12.34 $25,680
Sales and Related Workers, All Other $11.59 $15.57 $32,380
Office and Administrative Support Occupations $15.04 $16.20 $33,690
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $22.86 $24.32 $50,600
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $13.43 $13.52 $28,120
Bill and Account Collectors $16.74 $17.58 $36,570
Billing and Posting Clerks $16.88 $17.39 $36,170
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $17.37 $18.06 $37,560
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $18.67 $18.75 $39,010
Procurement Clerks $20.54 $20.94 $43,550
Tellers $12.91 $13.13 $27,320
Brokerage Clerks $23.03 $23.37 $48,600
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $16.36 $17.14 $35,640
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $19.46 $19.45 $40,450
Customer Service Representatives $14.29 $14.99 $31,180
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $19.50 $19.82 $41,230
File Clerks $13.07 $13.27 $27,590
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $10.33 $11.00 $22,880
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $16.48 $16.96 $35,270
Library Assistants, Clerical $11.05 $11.56 $24,050
Loan Interviewers and Clerks $17.65 $18.69 $38,870
New Accounts Clerks $16.67 $16.71 $34,750
Order Clerks $16.19 $17.74 $36,910
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $17.61 $17.78 $36,980
Receptionists and Information Clerks $13.01 $13.11 $27,260
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $18.37 $18.64 $38,760
Information and Record Clerks, All Other $18.43 $18.81 $39,130
Cargo and Freight Agents $22.56 $23.43 $48,730
Couriers and Messengers $11.74 $12.28 $25,540
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers $17.47 $17.96 $37,360
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $18.89 $20.71 $43,070
Meter Readers, Utilities $21.58 $22.23 $46,240
Postal Service Clerks $21.22 $22.93 $47,690
Postal Service Mail Carriers $25.24 $23.83 $49,560
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $28.15 $25.14 $52,280
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $18.70 $20.93 $43,530
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks $13.53 $14.52 $30,210
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers $11.74 $12.96 $26,960
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $13.45 $13.40 $27,870
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $19.71 $20.96 $43,600
Legal Secretaries $16.37 $17.44 $36,280
Medical Secretaries $15.75 $16.13 $33,550
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $14.92 $15.15 $31,510
Computer Operators $21.44 $21.30 $44,290
Data Entry Keyers $13.43 $13.70 $28,490
Word Processors and Typists $12.73 $13.36 $27,780
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $17.20 $17.83 $37,080
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $13.77 $13.86 $28,820
Office Clerks, General $14.02 $14.53 $30,210
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $12.59 $13.41 $27,880
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $11.52 $12.69 $26,400
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $17.26 $17.96 $37,350
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations $11.41 $14.32 $29,780
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $19.92 $21.61 $44,940
Agricultural Inspectors $17.93 $18.37 $38,200
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $8.83 $9.77 $20,320
Agricultural Equipment Operators $15.40 $15.38 $31,980
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $9.56 $10.66 $22,160
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $11.25 $13.16 $27,380
Agricultural Workers, All Other $14.04 $14.77 $30,710
Fallers $13.72 $21.19 $44,070
Logging Equipment Operators $23.98 $25.49 $53,020
Log Graders and Scalers $20.94 $20.48 $42,600
Logging Workers, All Other $29.61 $29.06 $60,440
Construction and Extraction Occupations $18.26 $20.03 $41,650
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $27.83 $28.81 $59,930
Brickmasons and Blockmasons $24.46 $23.75 $49,390
Stonemasons $23.64 $22.00 $45,760
Carpenters $16.52 $17.53 $36,460
Carpet Installers $17.27 $16.95 $35,250
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $14.39 $16.00 $33,280
Tile and Marble Setters $17.66 $18.33 $38,130
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $17.34 $17.63 $36,680
Construction Laborers $14.20 $15.19 $31,590
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $15.06 $16.97 $35,300
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $20.88 $21.90 $45,560
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $16.82 $16.68 $34,700
Tapers $14.52 $14.58 $30,320
Electricians $23.74 $23.81 $49,520
Glaziers $21.29 $21.09 $43,870
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $12.94 $13.88 $28,870
Insulation Workers, Mechanical $20.23 $19.37 $40,280
Painters, Construction and Maintenance $15.68 $16.15 $33,590
Pipelayers $19.25 $20.19 $42,000
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $25.20 $23.45 $48,780
Plasterers and Stucco Masons $17.18 $17.12 $35,610
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $19.94 $22.84 $47,510
Roofers $17.84 $18.83 $39,170
Sheet Metal Workers $18.53 $19.62 $40,820
Structural Iron and Steel Workers $17.78 $18.28 $38,030
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $15.44 $16.17 $33,630
Helpers--Carpenters $15.24 $14.77 $30,720
Helpers--Electricians $14.24 $16.13 $33,540
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons $13.58 $13.63 $28,350
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $14.55 $17.21 $35,790
Helpers--Roofers $14.62 $14.87 $30,930
Construction and Building Inspectors $24.80 $27.21 $56,600
Elevator Installers and Repairers $40.00 $35.89 $74,650
Fence Erectors $13.38 $14.87 $30,920
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $33.40 $29.68 $61,730
Highway Maintenance Workers $18.03 $18.54 $38,570
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $26.49 $26.43 $54,970
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $16.72 $16.84 $35,030
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $25.07 $23.56 $48,990
Continuous Mining Machine Operators $28.54 $30.63 $63,710
Helpers--Extraction Workers $22.66 $24.15 $50,240
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations $19.46 $21.14 $43,980
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $27.68 $28.81 $59,930
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $16.73 $17.94 $37,320
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $17.18 $18.66 $38,810
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $27.48 $26.31 $54,720
Avionics Technicians $23.29 $23.65 $49,190
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $17.04 $17.65 $36,720
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $28.36 $28.72 $59,740
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $40.77 $37.95 $78,930
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers $16.72 $17.45 $36,300
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $20.75 $20.41 $42,450
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $24.50 $24.65 $51,270
Automotive Body and Related Repairers $21.25 $22.68 $47,180
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $17.97 $18.67 $38,840
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $19.24 $20.04 $41,690
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $18.81 $19.87 $41,330
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $19.29 $19.90 $41,390
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $23.19 $24.04 $50,010
Rail Car Repairers $21.53 $21.49 $44,710
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $15.38 $14.61 $30,390
Motorcycle Mechanics $17.17 $18.43 $38,330
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $17.11 $17.00 $35,350
Bicycle Repairers $12.26 $13.21 $27,470
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $16.85 $17.45 $36,300
Tire Repairers and Changers $14.44 $14.86 $30,910
Mechanical Door Repairers $18.71 $18.23 $37,920
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $20.76 $20.48 $42,590
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $19.86 $19.81 $41,210
Home Appliance Repairers $16.77 $16.53 $34,370
Industrial Machinery Mechanics $25.26 $26.18 $54,460
Maintenance Workers, Machinery $20.85 $21.17 $44,030
Millwrights $22.67 $23.14 $48,140
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $43.05 $40.17 $83,560
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $23.41 $23.16 $48,170
Medical Equipment Repairers $23.28 $25.67 $53,390
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $23.63 $22.64 $47,090
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $15.99 $17.17 $35,710
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $16.49 $17.10 $35,560
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $18.02 $18.48 $38,440
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $12.53 $14.99 $31,180
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $20.83 $20.05 $41,710
Production Occupations $15.46 $16.97 $35,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $25.72 $27.60 $57,400
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $15.05 $17.85 $37,130
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $13.19 $13.89 $28,900
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $14.02 $16.79 $34,930
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $16.67 $16.76 $34,870
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $14.10 $15.08 $31,360
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other, Including Team Assemblers $12.81 $14.17 $29,460
Bakers $12.48 $13.17 $27,380
Butchers and Meat Cutters $16.03 $15.27 $31,770
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $11.40 $13.01 $27,060
Slaughterers and Meat Packers $10.34 $10.92 $22,710
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $13.28 $14.99 $31,170
Food Batchmakers $13.77 $13.99 $29,110
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $12.81 $15.71 $32,680
Food Processing Workers, All Other $11.87 $14.28 $29,710
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic $15.22 $16.52 $34,370
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic $16.44 $19.63 $40,820
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $14.21 $15.35 $31,940
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $13.19 $13.34 $27,750
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $14.38 $14.30 $29,740
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $17.65 $18.22 $37,890
Machinists $20.29 $21.20 $44,100
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $14.18 $14.93 $31,060
Tool and Die Makers $20.95 $21.54 $44,810
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $17.01 $17.55 $36,500
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $14.77 $15.83 $32,930
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $13.58 $14.09 $29,310
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners $21.51 $21.60 $44,930
Prepress Technicians and Workers $17.30 $17.68 $36,770
Printing Press Operators $13.26 $14.26 $29,650
Print Binding and Finishing Workers $14.12 $14.32 $29,790
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $9.72 $10.40 $21,640
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $9.74 $10.05 $20,900
Sewing Machine Operators $10.81 $11.02 $22,930
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers $14.02 $14.37 $29,890
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $12.93 $13.70 $28,490
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $13.22 $13.44 $27,960
Upholsterers $14.93 $15.48 $32,200
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $15.65 $15.71 $32,690
Furniture Finishers $12.96 $13.23 $27,510
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $17.56 $17.42 $36,220
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $14.82 $15.25 $31,720
Woodworkers, All Other $15.42 $14.72 $30,610
Power Distributors and Dispatchers $44.92 $40.62 $84,500
Power Plant Operators $34.82 $33.47 $69,610
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $22.68 $22.51 $46,820
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $18.94 $19.63 $40,830
Plant and System Operators, All Other $26.05 $27.63 $57,470
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $21.87 $21.48 $44,680
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $17.14 $17.95 $37,330
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $20.57 $21.81 $45,360
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $14.44 $14.54 $30,240
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $16.10 $16.51 $34,340
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand $14.05 $14.71 $30,600
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $17.03 $16.98 $35,310
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $16.58 $16.24 $33,790
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $20.06 $19.86 $41,320
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $16.24 $18.07 $37,590
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $17.68 $18.02 $37,480
Dental Laboratory Technicians $20.13 $21.71 $45,160
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $24.17 $21.20 $44,110
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $16.10 $15.85 $32,970
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $14.51 $15.15 $31,520
Painters, Transportation Equipment $18.03 $20.50 $42,630
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $13.57 $14.29 $29,730
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $15.09 $20.37 $42,370
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders $21.14 $20.32 $42,260
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders (8) (8) (8)
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $17.05 $17.44 $36,280
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $18.56 $19.52 $40,600
Helpers--Production Workers $13.25 $13.59 $28,280
Production Workers, All Other $12.85 $14.17 $29,470
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations $15.12 $16.90 $35,150
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $21.91 $23.51 $48,900
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (4) (4) $78,050
Commercial Pilots (4) (4) $71,290
Air Traffic Controllers $41.63 $42.79 $89,010
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $10.50 $10.71 $22,280
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $15.22 $15.63 $32,520
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client $13.53 $13.53 $28,140
Driver/Sales Workers $12.24 $14.56 $30,290
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $19.08 $21.28 $44,250
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers $13.57 $15.61 $32,480
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs $9.73 $11.45 $23,820
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $17.69 $17.19 $35,750
Locomotive Engineers $27.55 $27.88 $57,990
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators $33.73 $31.53 $65,590
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $27.30 $28.05 $58,340
Parking Lot Attendants $9.00 $9.96 $20,720
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $10.96 $12.11 $25,190
Transportation Inspectors $41.26 $39.08 $81,280
Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants $10.86 $12.37 $25,730
Transportation Workers, All Other $16.87 $16.74 $34,810
Conveyor Operators and Tenders $17.48 $17.34 $36,060
Crane and Tower Operators $24.56 $24.28 $50,500
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators $20.41 $20.54 $42,720
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $16.30 $16.38 $34,070
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $9.96 $10.80 $22,470
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $12.79 $13.71 $28,520
Machine Feeders and Offbearers $16.90 $17.32 $36,020
Packers and Packagers, Hand $10.89 $12.40 $25,800
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $15.36 $14.92 $31,030

The top occupations with the highest forecasted growth rate in Idaho

Job Title Growth Percentage Average Wage Jobs in 2024
Web Developer 53% $48,900 1,470
Home Health Aide 41.4% $22,120 3,930
Property Manager 40.8% $35,500 3,380
Software Developer 40.6% $83,870 3,220
Real Estate Agent 34.1% $57,800 1,810
Program Manager 31.7% $50,690 1,330
Forestry Technician 30.7% $36,550 2,770
Physical Therapist 29.8% $75,370 1,350

Best 2 Year Associate Degree Colleges in Idaho

The best colleges in Idaho that offer quality associate degrees are typically community colleges and private higher learning institutions. You should definitely look for schools that are willing to work with other higher learning institutions to provide transfer degree pathways. The most common and best associate degrees in Idaho vary from one school to the next but they include nursing, business, engineering, and criminal justice.

Carrington College-Boise
College Type
2-year, Private for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
454		 Graduation Rate
63%		 Net Price
$32,009
College of Eastern Idaho
College Type
2-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
1,595		 Graduation Rate
58%		 Net Price
$9,434
Stevens-Henager College
College Type
4-year, Primarily associate's, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
180		 Graduation Rate
34%		 Net Price
$23,205
North Idaho College
College Type
2-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
5,068		 Graduation Rate
25%		 Net Price
$6,909
Stevens-Henager College
College Type
4-year, Primarily associate's, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
64		 Graduation Rate
25%		 Net Price
$26,077
College of Western Idaho
College Type
2-year, Public		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
10,580		 Graduation Rate
22%		 Net Price
$5,961
College of Southern Idaho
College Type
4-year, Primarily associate's, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
7,288		 Graduation Rate
21%		 Net Price
$6,060

Best 4 Year Bachelor's Degree Colleges in Idaho

To find the best bachelor’s programs in Idaho, look no further. These acclaimed higher learning institutions offer a wide range of popular majors and degree programs including health professions, business, management, marketing, communication, journalism, engineering, multi and interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and humanities, and public health education.

The College of Idaho
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
1,091		 Graduation Rate
66%		 Net Price
$21,043
Northwest Nazarene University
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
2,111		 Graduation Rate
61%		 Net Price
$20,559
Brigham Young University-Idaho
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
39,145		 Graduation Rate
60%		 Net Price
$7,038
University of Idaho
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
11,926		 Graduation Rate
56%		 Net Price
$15,017
Boise State University
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
26,217		 Graduation Rate
51%		 Net Price
$13,237
Boise Bible College
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
95		 Graduation Rate
49%		 Net Price
$21,315
Lewis-Clark State College
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
3,748		 Graduation Rate
38%		 Net Price
$10,978
Idaho State University
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
12,402		 Graduation Rate
36%		 Net Price
$13,135
Stevens-Henager College
College Type
4-year, Primarily associate's, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
180		 Graduation Rate
34%		 Net Price
$23,205
Stevens-Henager College
College Type
4-year, primarily associate's, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
64		 Graduation Rate
25%		 Net Price
$26,077
College of Southern Idaho
College Type
4-year, primarily associate's, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
7,288		 Graduation Rate
21%		 Net Price
$6,060
New Saint Andrews College
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
194		 Graduation Rate
NA		 Net Price
NA

Best Advanced and Master's Degree Colleges in Idaho

In terms of master’s degrees and doctorate degrees in Idaho, students will be able to select from a variety of degree programs and colleges and universities throughout the state. The best areas of educational pursuit are different at each school but include MBAs with a variety of specializations, education, engineering, nursing and medical, earth sciences, social work, public affairs, and fine art. Find the degree that will help you meet your career goals at the school that can make it all happen.

The College of Idaho
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
14		 Graduation Rate
66%		 Net Price
$21,043
Northwest Nazarene University
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
688		 Graduation Rate
61%		 Net Price
$20,559
University of Idaho
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
2,534		 Graduation Rate
56%		 Net Price
$15,017
Boise State University
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
3,321		 Graduation Rate
51%		 Net Price
$13,237
Idaho State University
College Type
4-year, Public		 Campus Housing
Yes		 Student Population
2,049		 Graduation Rate
36%		 Net Price
$13,135
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
College Type
4-year, Private for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
324		 Graduation Rate
NA		 Net Price
NA
New Saint Andrews College
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Campus Housing
No		 Student Population
31		 Graduation Rate
NA		 Net Price
NA

Best Online Degree Colleges in Idaho (Distance Learning Only)

Online programs in Idaho increase in availability with each passing year. At the moment, the best distance learning in Idaho can be found at four-year universities and graduate schools. Many Idaho online programs offer pre-recorded lectures and a flexible course schedule. A few programs excel well beyond the others including education, management, and healthcare degrees.

Colorado Technical University
College Type
4-year, Private for-profit		 Student Population
27,232		 Graduation Rate
26%		 Net Price
$16,260
Ashford
College Type
4-year, Private for-profit		 Student Population
32,620		 Graduation Rate
8%		 Net Price
$20,415
Purdue
College Type
4-year, Public		 Student Population
38,138		 Graduation Rate
27%		 Net Price
NA
Southern New Hampshire University
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Student Population
113,514		 Graduation Rate
44%		 Net Price
$39,743
Western Governors University
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Student Population
136,139		 Graduation Rate
21%		 Net Price
$7,785
Capella University
College Type
4-year, Private for-profit		 Student Population
37,859		 Graduation Rate
NA		 Net Price
$17,368
Walden University
College Type
4-year, Private for-profit		 Student Population
48,420		 Graduation Rate
33%		 Net Price
NA

Cost of idaho College Education & Salaries

In-state tuition rates make education reachable for millions of American families. Students should always consider the public schools in their state when selecting a program for an associate, bachelor’s, or advanced degrees. In-state tuition is a product of legislative arrangements that reward state taxpayers for supporting the state’s public education system. Out-of-state students do not participate in the support system and therefore pay rates based on the full value of the educational services. The result is that there is a two-tiered system that helps in-state families.

However, out-of-state students may be able to attend Idaho schools for in-state rates or a price within 150% of the in-state rate. Idaho belongs to an agreement among western states to grant in-state or near in-state rates to the other’s students. The effect is to permit Idaho students to pursue majors and learning environments not available in Idaho.

College Cost Analysis - Idaho vs. National

The Idaho in-state tuition average is slightly higher than the national average for public four-year schools. The Idaho rate for out-of-state students is significantly lower than the national average. When comparing tuition and charges, students must always look at the details to get the complete picture. Many schools add fees that are not classified as tuition and other required fees. The test must always be the total of charges when comparing costs of education.

Average Idaho Tuition & Fees at 4 Year Public Schools

In-State Tuition – $12,000

National – $10,000

Out-of-State – $15,653

National – $27,500

Percentage of Students Receiving Financial Aid

Idaho ranked at number three for the highest percentage of applicants receiving grants. The 45% figure was significantly higher than the national average at 38%. Idaho ranks at number 49 for the total funding received per student. The Idaho figure of $9,053 is less than the national average ($10,977) and the top state, which is the District of Columbia at $16,900.

Financial Aid Idaho Nationally
Received Federal Grants 45% 37.7%
Average $ per Recipient $9,053 $10,927

* Institutional aid represents grant and scholarship funds directly awarded by a postsecondary institution.
* Financial aid data represents 4-year public and private nonprofit schools only.

Best Scholarships for Idaho

The nation seems to recognize the need for the best educated and most highly trained workforce that we can have. Part of that recognition comes in the form of the federal and state grants and scholarships that make college education reachable for millions of Americans.

In the State of Idaho, the government provides some useful scholarship and grant opportunities that can go along with private and federal aid to help nearly every student find an affordable solution to college education. The state encourages residents to support needy students by offering a checkbox on the state income tax filing to donate part of the tax refund to the general college scholarship funds. Online education also qualifies for many types of financial aid when offered by an accredited institution.

  • IOS
  • IOSAL
  • PFS
  • TFS
  • GIS

IOS

Idaho Opportunity Scholarship

Amount: Up to $3,500 per year
Deadline: March 1
https://boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/idaho-opportunity-scholarship/
The Idaho government seeks to promote educational opportunity that can assist residents in becoming part of a well-educated and productive workforce. The state established the Opportunity Scholarship to help remove financial barriers to higher education for Idaho residents. The Idaho Opportunity Scholarship is a need-based award that requires a 2.7 GPA or higher on a four-point scale. The award has an annual limit of $3,500, but students can renew up to a total of four years. The basic requirements are that applicants must be a graduating senior or a graduate from an Idaho high school, or they must have an equivalent such as a GED/HSE from the State of Idaho. Students must meet or exceed the minimum academic achievement level of an unweighted, cumulative GPA of 2.7.

Eligible students must be Idaho residents. They must fill out the State Board of Education scholarship application by March 1 and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the same date. Both before and after the award, students must maintain satisfactory academic progress under the financial aid standards.

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IOSAL

Idaho Opportunity Scholarship for Adult Learners

Amount: $3,500 per year
Deadline: Three-weeks before entry
https://scholarships-idaho.academicworks.com/users/sign_in
This program focuses on older students that have had an interruption in their college attendance. The student must not have achieved a bachelor’s degree and be in the process of pursuing their first bachelor’s degree or certificate. This is a need-based scholarship.

The State of Idaho supports adults that seek to return to an education path or start a journey towards educational enrichment. Eligible applicants must have previously earned at least 24 credit hours before a cease or interruption in enrollment. The applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher and must not have attended school for the 24 months prior to the application.

All applicants must be Idaho residents, and they must complete the FAFSA. After the award, students must maintain an acceptable academic performance of 2.7 GPA or higher. The award of $3,500 is for one year. Students may renew the award each year for a maximum of four years.

PFS

Pride Foundation Scholarships

Amount: The awards range from $2,000 to $12,000
Deadline: January 11
https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/scholarships/
The Pride Foundation supports students that identify as LGBTQ or as an Ally of the LGBTQ community. The LGBTQ Pride Foundation offers financial support to students attending accredited colleges in many locations in the US. There is a range of scholarships for which students can apply with a single application. The Pride Foundation supports students in the Northwest Region, including Idaho

Students can review the specific funds that may be available as an aid to filling out their applications at this link ( https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/) or by following the links on the application page. The awards overall place priority on those that have faced difficulties such as a lack of family support or gender, social, and racial barriers. The opportunities are specific to certain fields like law or public policy advocacy. Some support focuses on learners with disabilities or physical and emotional barriers.

TFS

Tschudy Family Scholarship

Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 15
https://boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/tschudy-family-scholarship/
The Tschudy Family Scholarship is a need and merit-based scholarship. The eligible applicants must be residents of Idaho but also recent graduates or graduating seniors from the Emmett High School. Applicants must complete the FAFSA before February 15 and comply with the requirements of the Tschudy Family Scholarship. Awards may run for up to five years of undergraduate study and for an additional two years of graduate study.

Eligible applicants must be Emmett High School graduating seniors or students that have graduated within the past seven years. Eligible students must enroll or plan to enroll as a full-time student carrying at least 14 semester hours. The scholarship supports Emmett High School graduates that pursue a degree at a four-year accredited institution in the State of Idaho. The eligible institutions are at Boise State University, Idaho State University, Lewis-Clark State College, or the University of Idaho.

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GIS

Gear UP Idaho Scholarship

Amount: The award amounts vary by the number of applicants and awards.
Deadline: March 1
https://boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/gear-up-idaho-scholarship-2/
Students must have completed a high school diploma or GED program or possess the high school equivalent. They must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in an eligible participating institution within the territory of the State of Idaho. Awards can be renewed for up to four years or eight semesters.

Eligible institutions include any Idaho-based, public, and regionally-accredited institution under the general supervision and governance of the Idaho State Board of Education. Students may also participate through a private, non-profit, regionally-accredited institution. Participating Idaho institutions are North Idaho College, Idaho State University, Lewis-Clark State College, BYU Idaho, College of Southern Idaho, Northwest Nazarene University, Eastern Idaho Technical College, College of Idaho, University of Idaho, the College of Western Idaho, and Boise State University.

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