How much does a er nurse make in Idaho?

A er nurse in Idaho earns an estimated $97,810 a year — about $47.02 an hour, with most between $79,410 and $105,320. That's about 5% below the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Idaho's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.

Is Idaho a good state for er nurses?

For pay, Idaho sits about 5% below the national average for er nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $97,810 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.

Which city in Idaho pays er nurses the most?

Among Idaho metros we track, Boise tends to have the highest estimated pay for er nurses, at roughly $98,840 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.

How does Idaho er nurse pay compare to the national average?

The national estimate for a er nurse is about $102,960 a year, versus an estimated $97,810 in Idaho — about 5% below the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.

Why are some figures verified and others estimates?

National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.

Idaho · ID

ER Nurse salary in Idaho

A er nurse in Idaho earns an estimated $97,810 a year ($47.02/hr) — about 5% below the U.S. average, with most between $79,410 and $105,320. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

ER Nurse — Idaho

Specialty estimate

Median annual pay

$97,810

-5% vs national

Hourly

$47.02/hr

Median $97,810

$69,000Middle 50%: $79,410–$105,320$141,410

Typical range: $79,410–$105,320; What most nurses earn
High end: $141,410; Top earners
Entry level: $69,000; Newer nurses

ER Nurse pay by city in Idaho

Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.

City	Est. annual	Est. hourly
Boise	$98,840	$47.52

All Idaho nurse pay

ER Nurse pay in nearby-paying states

How Idaho compares to states with similar er nurse pay.

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Other nursing roles in Idaho

Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.

Registered NurseEst. $88,920/yr ICU NurseEst. $99,590/yr Travel NurseEst. $111,150/yr

What affects er nurse pay in Idaho

Pay slightly below the national median. For a er nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.

How this estimate was calculated

The Idaho figure adjusts the national RN average of $102,960 for local pay levels — a factor of 0.95× (about 5% below the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official Idaho wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.

Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.

Use this state estimate as a starting point

It’s a starting point for Idaho, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Idaho make this page more precise over time.

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