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Average salary by job family in Pocatello
| Management | $108,880 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $96,540 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $84,760 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $83,300 |
| Legal | $81,570 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $76,350 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $71,330 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $62,010 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $59,420 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $56,840 |
| Construction and Extraction | $56,770 |
| Community and Social Service | $54,820 |
| Protective Service | $53,780 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $48,800 |
| Production | $46,140 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $44,520 |
| Sales and Related | $42,860 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,800 |
| Healthcare Support | $36,200 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,050 |
| Personal Care and Service | $34,210 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $31,260 |
Highest-paying jobs in Pocatello
- Nurse Anesthetists$258,930
- Chief Executives$222,870
- Sales Managers$166,470
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$153,350
- Personal Financial Advisors$140,820
- Financial Managers$137,910
- Pharmacists$131,660
- Human Resources Managers$129,110
- Dentists, General$127,380
- Physician Assistants$125,940
Most common jobs in Pocatello and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,380 | $27,840 | $28,870 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,370 | $33,120 | $34,390 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,130 | $41,740 | $37,940 |
| Retail Salespersons | 990 | $34,470 | $30,220 |
| General and Operations Managers | 880 | $92,120 | $78,100 |
| Cashiers | 860 | $29,700 | $28,910 |
| Registered Nurses | 830 | $82,640 | $78,780 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 580 | $35,350 | $34,320 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 560 | $36,210 | $36,560 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 490 | $58,560 | $57,020 |
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Cost of living in Pocatello
Prices in the Pocatello area are 11% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 88.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $55,170 therefore buys what $62,054 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $354,583, 5.5 times the median household income of $64,080.
$354,583typical home value
$64,080median household income
88.9BEA price parity
88,457metro population
Take-home pay in Pocatello
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,570 | $29,233 | $2,436 |
| Median wage | $45,160 | $37,181 | $3,098 |
| Average wage | $55,170 | $44,693 | $3,724 |
| 75th percentile wage | $62,020 | $49,834 | $4,153 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Salaries for every job in Pocatello
Management13 jobs
- Chief Executives$223K
- Sales Managers$166K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$153K
- Financial Managers$138K
- Human Resources Managers$129K
- Industrial Production Managers$115K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$112K
- Construction Managers$111K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$103K
- Facilities Managers$97K
- General and Operations Managers$92K
- Administrative Services Managers$77K
- Social and Community Service Managers$73K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical18 jobs
- Nurse Anesthetists$259K
- Pharmacists$132K
- Dentists, General$127K
- Physician Assistants$126K
- Nurse Practitioners$121K
- Dental Hygienists$90K
- Physical Therapists$89K
- Occupational Therapists$87K
- Registered Nurses$83K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$72K
- Respiratory Therapists$72K
- Surgical Technologists$64K
- Medical Records Specialists$59K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$55K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$39K
Architecture and Engineering6 jobs
Computer and Mathematical7 jobs
Legal2 jobs
Business and Financial Operations13 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$141K
- Loan Officers$102K
- Project Management Specialists$89K
- Management Analysts$78K
- Accountants and Auditors$75K
- Cost Estimators$72K
- Compliance Officers$70K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$67K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$66K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$66K
- Human Resources Specialists$64K
- Training and Development Specialists$56K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$52K
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library4 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media2 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair10 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$120K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$68K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$57K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
Construction and Extraction10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$74K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$73K
- Electricians$62K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$56K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56K
- Carpenters$54K
- Roofers$53K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$53K
- Construction Laborers$47K
Community and Social Service6 jobs
Protective Service7 jobs
Production9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$40K
- Bakers$33K
Office and Administrative Support18 jobs
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$59K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$55K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Office Clerks, General$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$41K
- Tellers$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$33K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31K
Sales and Related10 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$74K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$71K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$68K
- Insurance Sales Agents$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$44K
- Parts Salespersons$44K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$30K
Transportation and Material Moving12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$51K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35K
- Driver/Sales Workers$33K
- Parking Attendants$28K
Healthcare Support8 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Personal Care and Service8 jobs
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$44K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$36K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34K
- Recreation Workers$32K
- Childcare Workers$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28K
Food Preparation and Serving Related11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$35K
- Waiters and Waitresses$34K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$33K
- Food Preparation Workers$31K
- Bartenders$30K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Cooks, Fast Food$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
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Salary in Pocatello: questions
What is a good salary in Pocatello?
Half of all workers in the Pocatello metro earn less than $45,160 and the average is $55,170. Earning more than $62,020 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Pocatello to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $62,030, because prices here are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Pocatello?
Nurse Anesthetists ($258,930), Chief Executives ($222,870), Sales Managers ($166,470).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Pocatello, ID (38540), all occupations and 180 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
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