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Registered Nurse Salary in Idaho (2026)
$44.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $69,829/year ($5,819/month) for a single filer
Registered Nurse pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $71,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $92,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $102,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,880 Registered Nurse jobs in Idaho (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Registered Nurse salary of $92,460 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 $69,829 — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
| Gross (median) | $92,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,511 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,073 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$4,047 |
| Take-home (annual) | $69,829 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,819 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Registered Nurse make in Idaho?
- The median Registered Nurse salary in Idaho is $92,460 per year ($44.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,900 and $102,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $92,460, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $69,829 per year ($5,819 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
- How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 16,880 Registered Nurse 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.