Registered Nurses Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $89,140 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $42.86
10th percentile $68,640
90th percentile $107,750
Employed locally 980
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,640
    25th
    $76,920
    50th (median)
    $89,140
    75th
    $101,020
    90th
    $107,750

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,630
    Pharmacists $133,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,080
    Medical Records Specialists $49,200
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $81,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northwestern Idaho is $42.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.69 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northwestern Idaho is 4.8% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $68,640 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,920.