Nursing Assistants Salary in Idaho
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for nursing assistants in Idaho was $38,650 -8.5% vs national
Idaho vs United States
| Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $38,650 | $42,260 |
| Median hourly | $18.58 | $20.32 |
| Employment | 7,910 | 1,448,910 |
| Location quotient | 0.99 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Idaho) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
What the data says
The mean wage of $39,100 sits 1.2% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $28,380, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $47,430 — a 1.7x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average nursing assistants salary in Idaho?
The median annual wage in Idaho is $38,650 ($18.58 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.
How does Idaho compare to the national average for nursing assistants?
The Idaho median of $38,650 is 8.5% lower than the U.S. median of $42,260.
How many nursing assistants work in Idaho?
Approximately 7,910 are employed in Idaho, per BLS OES.