Idaho ranks third in wage growth nationally, report shows

By: Valentin Termite

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 396

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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Idaho’s average hourly wage in 2025 rose by 4.7% from 2024, ranking the state third nationally for percentage increases during that time, according to a press release by the Idaho Department of Labor.

That amounts to a $1.31 increase per hour statewide, with the average wage for all occupations listed at $29.41 in 2025. The median wage, or the midpoint between lowest and highest earners, also increased, jumping from an hourly $22.34 in 2024 …

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