How much does a Data Scientist make in Idaho?

The average Data Scientist salary in Idaho is around $145,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Idaho state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $103,542 annually ($8,628/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Idaho?

On a $145,000 salary in Idaho, your take-home pay is approximately $103,542/year or $8,628/month. Federal tax: $23,534. State tax: $6,832. FICA: $0.00.

Is $145,000 a good Data Scientist salary?

$145,000 is a strong salary for a Data Scientist — above the national median. In Idaho, demand for this role is active.

How do Idaho taxes affect Data Scientist salaries?

Idaho levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $145,000 is $6,832. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 28.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for Data Scientists?

36% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: ML Engineer, Data Analyst, AI Engineer, Research Scientist.

How can a Data Scientist in Idaho reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Data Scientist Salary in Idaho (2026)

The average Data Scientist in Idaho earns around $145,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $103,542/year ($8,628/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$103,542
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,628
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,982
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$50/hr
Federal Tax	$23,534
State Tax	$6,832
FICA Taxes	$11,093
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	28.59%

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Data Scientist Salary Ranges in Idaho

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$115,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$145,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$210,000

/year

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Not all Data Scientists earn the same — not even close

Idaho's data science market is anchored by Micron Technology HQ Boise (Fortune 500 + the substantial Micron memory chip yield + process + supply chain analytics + the substantial Micron post-2024 HBM3 AI accelerator memory demand forecasting), Idaho National Laboratory INL Idaho Falls (DOE applied energy + the substantial INL HPC + nuclear physics computational science + the substantial INL Advanced Test Reactor ATR data + the substantial INL Industrial Control System ICS cybersecurity analytics + DOE Q clearance premium), Albertsons Companies HQ Boise (the substantial Albertsons supply chain + e-commerce + Just for U loyalty + the substantial Albertsons-Optum partnership + post-2022 Kroger merger blocked supply chain analytics), St Luke's Health System Boise (largest ID health system ~16K + clinical analytics + Epic data), Idaho Power Boise (utility analytics + the substantial Idaho Power Snake River hydroelectric), JR Simplot Company HQ Boise + Lamb Weston Eagle (ag + food manufacturing analytics), Mountain Home AFB cleared analytics, plus Boise State + UI + ISU Data Science pipelines.

Staff / Principal Data Scientist (Micron / INL)

$148,000–$255,000+ TC

Senior DS IC at Micron HQ + INL · semiconductor + nuclear · DOE Q clearance premium

Senior Data Scientist (Micron HQ)

$125,000–$195,000+ TC

Micron Boise · memory chip yield + process + supply chain + HBM3 demand forecasting analytics

Senior Data Scientist (INL DOE)

$120,000–$185,000+ TC

INL · the substantial INL HPC + nuclear physics + ATR data + ICS cybersecurity analytics + DOE Q

Senior Data Scientist (Retail / Albertsons)

$115,000–$172,000

Albertsons HQ Boise · supply chain + e-commerce + Just for U + the substantial Albertsons retail analytics

Senior Data Scientist (Healthcare / St Luke·s)

$108,000–$162,000

St Luke·s + Saint Alphonsus + the substantial ID clinical analytics + Epic data

Senior Data Scientist (Utility / Idaho Power)

$108,000–$165,000

Idaho Power · the substantial Idaho Power Snake River hydroelectric + transmission + load forecasting

Senior Data Scientist (Ag Tech / Simplot / Lamb Weston)

$108,000–$162,000

Simplot + Lamb Weston · ag + food manufacturing analytics + the substantial ID Magic Valley dairy

Senior Data Scientist (Cleared / Mountain Home)

$118,000–$178,000+ TC

Mountain Home AFB 366th Fighter Wing F-15E · cleared analytics + TS/SCI premium

Mid-Level Data Scientist (3-6 yrs)

$78,000–$118,000

Functional IC at ID major employers · transitioning to senior band

Senior Data Scientist (Remote, ID-based)

$125,000–$195,000+ TC

F500 ID remote · BOI + IDA + PIH airport hubs · ID cost of living advantage

Worth knowing: Micron memory yield + process analytics + INL nuclear computational science is one of the country's most distinctive concentrated US single-state semiconductor + DOE National Laboratory data science cluster and a feature most national DS surveys understate for ID. Micron Technology HQ Boise (Fortune 500 ~$25B+ revenue + the substantial Micron memory chip yield + process + supply chain analytics + the substantial Micron 1Z + 1Y + 1X DRAM node yield optimization + the substantial Micron NAND flash + HBM3 high bandwidth memory analytics + the substantial Micron post-2024 NVIDIA + AI accelerator HBM3 demand forecasting + the substantial Micron memory pricing cycle prediction + the substantial Micron supply chain + capacity planning + the substantial Micron post-2022 CHIPS Act $40B+ investment capacity model) operates substantial Boise-anchored semiconductor data science work. Senior Micron HQ data scientists clear $125-255K+ TC. INL Idaho Falls (~6K employees + DOE applied energy research + the substantial INL High Performance Computing supporting nuclear reactor physics simulation + the substantial INL Falcon supercomputer + the substantial INL Sawtooth supercomputer + the substantial INL Advanced Test Reactor ATR data analytics + the substantial INL Industrial Control System ICS cybersecurity analytics + the substantial INL post-2020 NuScale SMR computational analysis + the substantial INL post-2024 Versatile Test Reactor planning analytics + DOE Q clearance premium) supports substantial INL cleared computational science work. Senior cleared INL data scientists clear $120-185K+ TC. Albertsons Companies HQ Boise substantial in-house retail analytics + the substantial Albertsons supply chain + e-commerce + Just for U loyalty + the substantial Albertsons post-2022 Kroger merger blocked + the substantial Albertsons-Albertsons Pharmacy + the substantial Albertsons fresh + perishables + private label analytics. St Luke's Health System Boise + Saint Alphonsus Health System substantial in-house clinical analytics + Epic data. Idaho Power Boise (utility serving substantial ID + OR + NV + the substantial Idaho Power Snake River hydroelectric + Hells Canyon Complex + the substantial Idaho Power Brownlee + Oxbow + Hells Canyon dams + the substantial post-2020 Idaho Power transmission + load forecasting analytics) supports substantial ID utility analytics. JR Simplot + Lamb Weston substantial ag + food manufacturing analytics + the substantial ID Magic Valley dairy industry analytics. Mountain Home AFB substantial cleared analytics. ID flat 5.695% post-2024 HB 521 reform + ID RTW since 1985 + ID property tax ~0.69% (among LOWEST US averages) + no state estate tax + lower ID cost of living anchor the ID DS proposition.