Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Idaho | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $38,650 | $41,878 | -8% |
| Median hourly wage | $18.58 | $20.13 | -8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $40,471.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nursing Assistant in Idaho is $38,650, or about $18.58 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nursing Assistants is $41,878. Idaho is -8% below the national median.
Entry-level nursing assistants in Idaho typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 7,910 nursing assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $38,650, Idaho offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.