## Average Nurse Salary in Idaho

Idaho is one of the lower paying states for registered nurses. The registered nurse salary in Idaho is $75,560 per year. This means that nurses in Idaho earn an average of $36.33 per hour. On the other hand, the national average for registered nurses is $77,600 per year. This annual salary is approximately $37.31 per hour.

(Data courtesy of the [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Wages/find-salary.aspx?keyword=Registered%20Nurses&soccode=291141&location=Illinois&keywordSearched=Registered%20Nurses))

Use [Salary Explorer](/content/explorer/index.html) to see which cities in Idaho are paying registered nurses the most.

## Highest paying cities for travel nurses

Average gross weekly nurse pay in the top cities/wider metro area

1. Idaho Falls - $2,076
2. Boise - $1,959
3. Lewiston - $1,928
4. Caldwell - $1,791
5. Emmett - $1,635
6. Twin Falls - $1,452

(Data courtesy of Trusted Health, May 2021)

## Highest Paying Cities in Idaho for...

Average annual nurse salary in the following cities/wider metro areas

1. Coeur d’Alene - $79,410
2. Lewiston - $79,220
3. Boise - $77,030
4. Twin Falls - $76,160
5. Pocatello - $71,630
6. Idaho Falls - $62,390
7. Logan - $61,530

(Data courtesy of the [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Wages/find-salary.aspx?keyword=Registered%20Nurses&soccode=291141&onet=&location=Idaho&dataview=table&hourly=False&national=False))

## Highest paying nurse specialties

Average annual nurse salary for the following nurse specialties

1. [Med/Surg Nurse](https://www.salary.com/research/salary/posting/medical-surgical-nurse-salary/id) - $91,792 (Range of $83,042 - $102,259)
2. [Progressive Care Nurse](https://www.salary.com/research/salary/listing/progressive-care-nurse-salary/id) - $81,835 (Range of $72,036 - $92,772)
3. [Operating Room Nurse](https://www.salary.com/research/salary/benchmark/staff-nurse-rn-operating-room-salary/id) - $74,435 (Range of $66,785 - $82,287)
4. [Emergency Nurse](https://www.salary.com/research/salary/benchmark/staff-nurse-rn-emergency-room-salary/id) - $72,418 (Range of $64,669 - $80,436)
5. [ICU Nurse](https://www.salary.com/research/salary/benchmark/staff-nurse-rn-intensive-care-unit-salary/id) - $71,933 (Range of $64,812 - $78,172)
6. [Labor and Delivery Nurse](https://www.salary.com/research/salary/alternate/labor-and-delivery-nurse-salary/id) - $69,900 (Range of $63,600 - $79,100)
7. [Pediatric Nurse](https://www.salary.com/research/salary/alternate/pediatric-nurse-salary/id) - $68,400 (Range of $62,000 - $78,300)

(Data courtesy of Salary.com, May 2021)

## Cost of living

Although nurse salaries in Idaho may be 3% lower than the national average, living in Idaho is more affordable. Idaho ranks below the national [cost of living index](https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/cost-of-living-index-by-state). While your nursing salary may be lower, the cost of rent alone may make up for it. For more detailed cost of living by city, check out the nurse [Salary Explorer](/content/explorer/index.html).

(Data courtesy of [World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/))

## Job growth for nurses

Idaho is a popular destination for staff and travel nurses alike. In 2021, Idaho was home to more than 15,850 nurses.

However, Idaho has a strong job outlook, as the number of nurses in Idaho is expected to grow. Registered nurse jobs are forecasted to grow by more than 4.2% between 2021 and 2023, bringing the total number of working nurses in Idaho to more than 16,520.

(Data courtesy of [Projections Central](https://projectionscentral.org/Projections/ShortTerm?AreaName=&AreaNameSelect%5B%5D=16&Name=&NameSelect%5B%5D=745&items_per_page=10))

Looking for open roles? Browse [travel nurse jobs in Idaho](/content/jobs/travel-nurse/states/idaho/index.html), or see [real-time marketplace trends](/content/trends/index.html).