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Nursing Assistant Salary in Idaho (2026)
$18.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,040/year ($2,670/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,910 Nursing Assistant jobs in Idaho (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $38,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,040 — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
| Gross (median) | $38,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,458 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,957 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,195 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,040 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,670 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Idaho?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Idaho is $38,650 per year ($18.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,300 and $46,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $38,650, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $32,040 per year ($2,670 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 7,910 Nursing Assistant jobs in Idaho in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Idaho state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Idaho.