verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

High School Teacher Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$61,690/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
6,570
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,601 #43 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Idaho, explained

High school teachers in Idaho earn a median of $61,690 per year (— per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $47,950, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $91,620. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $61,690 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $61,690 is worth about $64,601 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #43 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,950
$23.05/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,690
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$91,620
$44.05/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $61,690 $64,601
Washington $102,670 $95,942 −$40,980
Oregon $79,570 $76,983 −$17,880
Utah $76,330 $77,207 −$14,640
Nevada $65,520 $65,534 −$3,830
Wyoming $62,690 $67,633 −$1,000
Montana $60,990 $64,441 +$700

High School Teacher in Idaho: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Idaho?

High school teachers in Idaho earn a median of $61,690 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Idaho pay high school teachers well?

At $61,690, Idaho pays 14% below the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 6,570 work in the state.

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