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Idaho — sector wage premiums across 22 occupational sectors

Which sectors in Idaho pay above the national average?

As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, Idaho pays +1.8% above the national average for Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (state median: $44,470 vs national approx. $43,676). Across 22 sectors, Idaho's highest-premium sector is Transportation and Material Moving Occupations. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed

Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index

Idaho's top sector premium: Transportation and Material Moving Occupations at GUPPI +1.8% (national avg: $43,676).

How this is calculated
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations +1.8%

Idaho — GUPPI across all occupational sectors (BLS OEWS May 2025)

#SectorState medianNational avgGUPPI
1Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$44,470$43,676+1.8%
2Production Occupations$46,990$46,816+0.4%
3Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations$37,820$37,695+0.3%
4Protective Service Occupations$51,920$51,939+0.0%
5Healthcare Support Occupations$37,200$37,607−1.1%
6Community and Social Service Occupations$56,200$57,575−2.4%
7Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$37,430$38,525−2.8%
8Personal Care and Service Occupations$34,380$35,534−3.2%
9Architecture and Engineering Occupations$96,770$100,184−3.4%
10Sales and Related Occupations$37,720$39,171−3.7%
11Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$56,610$59,120−4.2%
12Office and Administrative Support Occupations$45,340$47,910−5.4%
13Construction and Extraction Occupations$56,160$60,202−6.7%
14Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$84,360$90,805−7.1%
15Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$30,180$33,497−9.9%
16Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$53,500$61,160−12.5%
17Business and Financial Operations Occupations$74,440$85,690−13.1%
18Management Occupations$100,820$126,800−20.5%
19Computer and Mathematical Occupations$90,000$113,425−20.7%
20Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$67,560$85,407−20.9%
21Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$49,220$64,550−23.7%
22Legal Occupations$74,310$106,531−30.2%

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Sector GUPPI for Idaho: +1.8%State median: $44,470 · National avg: $43,676

Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most premium in Idaho?
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in Idaho: +1.8% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $44,470/yr vs national $43,676/yr).
Which sector pays below average in Idaho?
Legal Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in Idaho: −30.2% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $74,310/yr vs national $106,531/yr).
How does Idaho compare to other states for sector pay?
Idaho (ID) has 4 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 18 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

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