BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Chief Executives in Idaho

$221,580 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$106.53 per hour

▼ 17.8% below U.S. average35th of 46 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$221,580per year
Median$177,210per year
Hourly$106.53per hour
10th – 90th percentile$103,360 – $403,230per year

Chief Executives Pay Range in Idaho

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$103,360
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$133,310
  • 50th Percentile — Median$177,210
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$296,580
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$403,230

Half of Chief Executives in Idaho earn more than $177,210. The top 10% make $403,230 or more, while entry-level workers start around $103,360.

Chief Executives in Idaho: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Idaho ranks 35th of 46 states for Chief Executives pay, at $221,580 per year (17.8% below the U.S. average of $269,630).
  • 2,920 people work as Chief Executives in Idaho — 1.4% of all U.S. Chief Executives jobs.
  • Location quotient 2.59: Chief Executives jobs are more concentrated in Idaho than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $103,360; the top 10% earn over $403,230.
  • Hourly equivalent: $106.53 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Oregon at $403,380.
  • Among management jobs in Idaho, Architectural and Engineering Managers pays the most ($164,770).

Chief Executives Job Market in Idaho

Key factors affecting compensation

Idaho's key industries are Technology, Agriculture, Manufacturing, and its job market is rated strong. Chief Executives here earn $221,580 on average, placing the state 35th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.93 (U.S. = 1.00), a Idaho salary of $221,580 is roughly equivalent to $238,258 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Utah ($225,320), Montana ($223,550), Kansas ($222,710) are the closest alternatives for Chief Executives weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Chief Executives salary in Idaho?

The average Chief Executives salary in Idaho is $221,580 per year (median $177,210), which is 17.8% below the national average of $269,630.

How does Idaho rank for Chief Executives pay?

Idaho ranks 35th out of 46 states. The highest-paying state is Oregon ($403,380/yr).

How much do entry-level Chief Executives make in Idaho?

The lowest-paid 10% of Chief Executives in Idaho earn about $103,360 per year and the 25th percentile is $133,310.

How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Idaho?

About $106.53 per hour, based on the $221,580 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Chief Executives work in Idaho?

BLS counts 2,920 Chief Executives jobs in Idaho (OEWS May 2025).

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