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Physician Assistant Salary in Idaho (2026)
$64.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,474/year ($8,039/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 30th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 1,320 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $133,790 a year — though pay ranges from $100,590 for newcomers to $160,120 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $100,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $126,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $133,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $146,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $160,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,320 Physician Assistant jobs in Idaho (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Physician Assistant salary of $133,790 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 $96,474 — an effective tax rate of 27.9%.
| Gross (median) | $133,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,844 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,235 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$6,238 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,474 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,039 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Idaho?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Idaho is $133,790 per year ($64.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $126,820 and $146,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $133,790, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $96,474 per year ($8,039 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.9%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 1,320 Physician 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.