How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Idaho?

The average Nurse Practitioner salary in Idaho is around $138,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Idaho state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $99,128 annually ($8,261/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Idaho?

On a $138,000 salary in Idaho, your take-home pay is approximately $99,128/year or $8,261/month. Federal tax: $21,854. State tax: $6,461. FICA: $0.00.

Is $138,000 a good Nurse Practitioner salary?

$138,000 is a strong salary for a Nurse Practitioner — above the national median. In Idaho, demand for this role is active.

How do Idaho taxes affect Nurse Practitioner salaries?

Idaho levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $138,000 is $6,461. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 28.2%.

What are the career growth prospects for Nurse Practitioners?

BLS projects 38% growth 2022-2032 — one of fastest-growing US occupations. Full Practice Authority states (24 states + DC as of 2026) drive uniquely high NP scope + independent practice opportunity. PMHNP shortage post-2020 mental health crisis = highest specialty premium ($145K-$220K). Aesthetic NP cash-pay 1099 path uniquely lucrative.. Related roles include: FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner), AGNP (Adult-Gerontology NP), PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health NP), PNP (Pediatric NP), WHNP (Women's Health NP), ACNP (Acute Care NP), CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist), CNM (Nurse Midwife).

How can a Nurse Practitioner 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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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Idaho (2026)

The average Nurse Practitioner in Idaho earns around $138,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $99,128/year ($8,261/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$99,128
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,261
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,813
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$48/hr
Federal Tax	$21,854
State Tax	$6,461
FICA Taxes	$10,557
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	28.17%

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Nurse Practitioner Salary Ranges in Idaho

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$110,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$138,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$220,000

/year

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Not all Nurse Practitioners earn the same — not even close

Idaho's nurse practitioner market is anchored by St Luke's Health System Boise APP workforce (the largest ID health system ~16K with substantial APP integration), Saint Alphonsus Health System Boise APP workforce, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Idaho Falls APP, Kootenai Health Coeur d'Alene APP, Idaho State University ISU School of Nursing Pocatello (the substantial ISU SON FNP + AGACNP + PNP + PMHNP programs + the substantial ISU Doctor of Nursing Practice DNP program), Boise State University School of Nursing (the substantial Boise State SON FNP + the substantial Boise State DNP program), University of Idaho UI College of Nursing Moscow + Coeur d'Alene, plus the substantial ID rural HPSA + FQHC + community health center NP demand + the substantial Indian Health Service IHS Fort Hall Service Unit APP. ID granted Full Practice Authority for NPs in 2004 via Idaho Code §54-1402 — ID NPs practice independently without physician collaboration requirements after meeting initial transition-to-practice 4,000-hour requirements + DEA registration, making ID one of the country's earlier US FPA states.

Senior CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist)

$195,000–$265,000+ TC

CRNA at St Luke·s + Saint Alphonsus + Eastern Idaho + Kootenai · highest ID APRN ceiling

Senior Acute Care NP (St Luke·s)

$118,000–$165,000+ TC

AGACNP at St Luke·s + Saint Alphonsus + Eastern Idaho · high-acuity tertiary + ICU + trauma

Senior FNP (Primary Care + FPA)

$98,000–$138,000+ TC

FNP at St Luke·s + ID FQHC + RHC · ID Full Practice Authority since 2004 · independent practice

Senior Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)

$118,000–$165,000+ TC

PMHNP at St Luke·s + Saint Alphonsus + ID Department of Health & Welfare + ID Corrections

Senior Pediatric NP (PNP)

$98,000–$138,000+ TC

PNP at St Luke·s Children·s Hospital + Saint Alphonsus + Eastern Idaho · pediatric specialty

Senior Women Health NP (WHNP)

$98,000–$138,000+ TC

WHNP at St Luke·s + Saint Alphonsus + private ID OB-GYN + the substantial ID women health

Senior Hospitalist NP / Surgical NP

$115,000–$162,000+ TC

Hospitalist NP + surgical NP at ID tertiary · cardiac + neuro + ortho subspecialty

Senior FNP (Rural / Wilderness / HPSA)

$108,000–$148,000+ TC

FNP at ID FQHC + RHC + St Luke·s rural + the substantial ID Frank Church + Sawtooth wilderness HPSA

Mid-Level NP (3-6 yrs)

$82,000–$118,000

Mid-career NP at ID enterprise · transitioning to senior band

New Grad NP (0-2 yrs)

$72,000–$95,000

New grad NP · ISU SON + Boise State SON + UI CON NP program pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Idaho's Full Practice Authority for nurse practitioners since 2004 is one of the country's earlier US FPA grants and a feature most national NP surveys understate for ID. Idaho Code §54-1402 + IDAPA 23.01.01 Idaho Board of Nursing rules (the substantial ID NP regulatory framework dating to 2004 ID Legislature + ID Board of Nursing rule promulgation under substantial pre-2004 NM + AK + OR + WA FPA precedent + the substantial ID-AANP advocacy) granted ID NPs Full Practice Authority — the ability to practice independently without physician collaboration requirements after meeting initial transition-to-practice 4,000-hour requirements + DEA registration. ID joined the substantial early-2000s pioneer US FPA states substantially predating most US FPA states + the substantial ID FPA framework has supported substantial NP-led primary care growth in the substantial ID rural Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness + Sawtooth + Selkirk + Bitterroot wilderness rural communities + the substantial ID Fort Hall Indian Reservation IHS + the substantial post-2020 ID rural HPSA + FQHC + community health center NP expansion supporting substantial ID net in-migration demographic shift. ISU School of Nursing Pocatello (the substantial ISU SON FNP + AGACNP + PNP + PMHNP programs + the substantial ISU Doctor of Nursing Practice DNP program + the substantial ISU SON-ISU College of Pharmacy interprofessional education) operates substantial in-house NP recruitment + APP credentialing. Boise State University School of Nursing + University of Idaho UI College of Nursing Moscow + Coeur d'Alene + Lewis-Clark State College nursing programs collectively produce ID NP graduates. Senior ID CRNAs clear $195-265K+ TC = the highest ID APRN compensation tier. The substantial ID rural HPSA + FQHC + RHC + community health center NP demand supports substantial ID NHSC Scholarship + Loan Repayment Program eligible ID NP placements particularly in the substantial ID rural Northwest + Central + Eastern ID + the substantial Fort Hall IHS Service Unit + the substantial post-2020 ID rapid in-migration NP demand. ID flat 5.695% post-2024 HB 521 reform + ID RTW since 1985 + ID property tax ~0.69% + no state estate tax + lower ID cost of living anchor the ID NP proposition.