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

Social Worker Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$59,840/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.77/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
810
public U.S. Median
$59,550
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,664 #18 of 51

Social Worker pay in Idaho, explained

Social workers in Idaho earn a median of $59,840 per year ($28.77 per hour), in line with the national median of $59,550. Entry-level workers earn around $37,990, while the most experienced social workers reach about $81,650. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $59,840 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $59,840 is worth about $62,664 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #18 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Social Worker pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,990
$18.26/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,840
$28.77/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$81,650
$39.25/hr

Social Worker pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $59,840 $62,664
Washington $74,480 $69,599 −$14,640
Oregon $64,130 $62,045 −$4,290
Nevada $61,080 $61,093 −$1,240
Montana $56,780 $59,993 +$3,060
Wyoming $56,420 $60,869 +$3,420
Utah $52,000 $52,598 +$7,840

Social Worker in Idaho: FAQ

How much do social workers make in Idaho?

Social workers in Idaho earn a median of $59,840 per year ($28.77 per hour), compared with $59,550 nationally.

Does Idaho pay social workers well?

At $59,840, Idaho pays about the same as the national median for social workers. An estimated 810 work in the state.

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