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

Physician Assistant Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$133,790/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.32/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
1,320
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$140,103 #25 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Idaho, explained

Physician assistants in Idaho earn a median of $133,790 per year ($64.32 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $100,590, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $160,120. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $133,790 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $133,790 is worth about $140,103 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #25 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$100,590
$48.36/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$133,790
$64.32/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$160,120
$76.98/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $133,790 $140,103
Washington $164,360 $153,589 −$30,570
Oregon $155,780 $150,714 −$21,990
Montana $141,470 $149,474 −$7,680
Wyoming $136,080 $146,810 −$2,290
Utah $134,740 $136,288 −$950
Nevada $134,660 $134,688 −$870

Physician Assistant in Idaho: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Idaho?

Physician assistants in Idaho earn a median of $133,790 per year ($64.32 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Idaho pay physician assistants well?

At $133,790, Idaho pays 2% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 1,320 work in the state.

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