Nurse Practitioner Salary in Idaho: $132,540 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Idaho earn a median of $132,540 per year — $63.72 an hour — $240 above the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #21 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Idaho NPs earn between $100,480 and $169,710. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Idaho NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Idaho NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Idaho
The median NP in Idaho out-earns the median RN by $40,080 per year (43%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Idaho With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Idaho side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Idaho | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $132,540 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $63.72/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $100,480 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $151,600 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $169,710 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 1,750 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Idaho’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Idaho?
NPs in Idaho earn a median of $132,540 per year — $63.72 per hour — $240 above the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Idaho #21 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Idaho?
The median NP in Idaho earns $132,540 versus $92,460 for the median RN — a difference of $40,080 per year (43%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Idaho?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Idaho, the 10th percentile is $100,480 and the 25th percentile is $123,920. Most NPs move toward the $132,540 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Idaho?
1,750 nurse practitioners are employed in Idaho per the BLS May 2025 estimates.