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

Psychologist Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$97,790/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.01/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
300
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,404 #23 of 48

Psychologist pay in Idaho, explained

Psychologists in Idaho earn a median of $97,790 per year ($47.01 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $60,720, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $148,930. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $97,790 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $97,790 is worth about $102,404 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #23 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,720
$29.19/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,790
$47.01/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$148,930
$71.60/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $97,790 $102,404
Oregon $134,350 $129,981 −$36,560
Washington $115,240 $107,688 −$17,450
Nevada $102,650 $102,672 −$4,860
Utah $99,170 $100,310 −$1,380
Wyoming $89,890 $96,978 +$7,900
Montana $68,160 $72,016 +$29,630

Psychologist in Idaho: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Idaho?

Psychologists in Idaho earn a median of $97,790 per year ($47.01 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Idaho pay psychologists well?

At $97,790, Idaho pays 3% below the national median for psychologists. An estimated 300 work in the state.

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