Registered Nurses Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $78,220 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.60
10th percentile $61,620
90th percentile $97,230
Employed locally 730
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,620
    25th
    $75,860
    50th (median)
    $78,220
    75th
    $94,060
    90th
    $97,230

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 122% Median Registered Nurses salary is 22% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $130,160
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $106,020
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $102,440
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $97,220
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $94,870
    Boise City, ID $93,830

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,610
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,880
    Dental Hygienists $80,990
    Pharmacists $127,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $37,550
    Speech-Language Pathologists $63,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Pocatello?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Pocatello, ID is $37.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.44 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Pocatello, ID is 16.4% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $61,620 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,860.