How much does a Registered Nurse make in Idaho?

The average Registered Nurse salary in Idaho is around $86,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Idaho state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $65,626 annually ($5,469/month).

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

On a $86,000 salary in Idaho, your take-home pay is approximately $65,626/year or $5,469/month. Federal tax: $10,090. State tax: $3,705. FICA: $0.00.

Is $86,000 a good Registered Nurse salary?

$86,000 is a competitive salary for a Registered Nurse — above the national median. In Idaho, demand for this role is active.

How do Idaho taxes affect Registered Nurse salaries?

Idaho levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $86,000 is $3,705. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.7%.

What are the career growth prospects for Registered Nurses?

6% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: LPN, Nurse Practitioner, Travel Nurse, ICU Nurse.

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

The average Registered Nurse in Idaho earns around $86,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $65,626/year ($5,469/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$65,626
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,469
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,524
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$32/hr
Federal Tax	$10,090
State Tax	$3,705
FICA Taxes	$6,579
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	23.69%

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Registered Nurse Salary Ranges in Idaho

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$67,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$86,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$133,000

/year

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Not all Registered Nurses earn the same — not even close

Idaho's RN market is anchored by St Luke's Health System Boise (the largest ID health system ~16K employees + Magnet-designated + 8-hospital network), Saint Alphonsus Health System Boise (Trinity Health Catholic + Magnet-pathway), Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Idaho Falls (HCA Healthcare-owned), Kootenai Health Coeur d'Alene (Magnet-designated + Level II trauma), Madison Memorial Hospital Rexburg + St Joseph Regional Medical Center Lewiston, Idaho State University ISU College of Nursing Pocatello (substantial ID PhD nursing + DNP + MSN), Boise State University School of Nursing, University of Idaho UI College of Nursing Moscow + Coeur d'Alene, plus the substantial ID rural HPSA nursing demand + the substantial Indian Health Service IHS Fort Hall Indian Reservation IHS Service Unit + the substantial post-2020 ID net in-migration nursing recruiting + the substantial post-2020 ID hospital expansion.

Senior Travel RN / Crisis Rate

$2,200–$3,400+/wk

ID crisis travel rates · post-2020 ID wildfire + post-2024 winter storm + summer trauma surge specialty

Senior CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist)

$195,000–$265,000+ TC

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

Senior NICU / PICU RN

$82,000–$118,000+ shift diff

NICU + PICU at St Luke·s Children·s + Saint Alphonsus + Eastern Idaho · pediatric specialty

Senior ICU / CCU RN

$75,000–$115,000+ shift diff

ICU + CCU at St Luke·s + Saint Alphonsus + Eastern Idaho + Kootenai · high-acuity tertiary

Senior ER / Trauma RN

$75,000–$115,000+ shift diff

ER + trauma at Saint Alphonsus Level III + Kootenai Level II + St Luke·s · the substantial ID trauma

Senior OR / PACU RN

$75,000–$115,000+ shift diff

OR + PACU at St Luke·s + Saint Alphonsus + Eastern Idaho + Kootenai · surgical services

Senior Oncology RN (MSTI / Saint Alphonsus Cancer)

$82,000–$122,000+ shift diff

St Luke·s Mountain States Tumor Institute + Saint Alphonsus Cancer · oncology specialty + chemo cert

Senior Magnet Charge Nurse

$82,000–$122,000+

Charge nurse at St Luke·s Magnet + Kootenai Magnet + the substantial ID Magnet leadership

Senior Public Health / FQHC RN

$62,000–$92,000

ID Department of Health & Welfare + ID FQHC + RHC · ID rural HPSA + the substantial ID rural

New Grad RN (BSN + ISU / UI / Boise State)

$58,000–$72,000+

New grad RN · ISU + UI + Boise State + College of Western Idaho + North Idaho College pipeline

Worth knowing: St Luke's Health System Boise is one of the country's most distinctive concentrated US single-state Magnet + 8-hospital system and a feature most national RN compensation surveys understate for ID. St Luke's Health System (the largest ID health system ~16K employees + Magnet-designated since 2009 + 8-hospital network + the substantial St Luke's Boise Medical Center ~400-bed flagship + St Luke's Meridian Medical Center + St Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center Twin Falls + St Luke's Wood River Medical Center Ketchum + St Luke's McCall Medical Center + St Luke's Jerome Medical Center + St Luke's Nampa Medical Center + St Luke's Elmore Mountain Home + the substantial St Luke's Children's Hospital + the substantial St Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute MSTI + the substantial St Luke's Heart Institute + the substantial post-2020 St Luke's expansion supporting substantial ID Treasure Valley + Magic Valley + Wood River Valley population growth + the substantial St Luke's recruitment of substantial ID + Northwest + national RN workforce + the substantial post-2020 ID net in-migration enabling substantial St Luke's nursing recruiting advantage) operates substantial Magnet + community + tertiary nursing work. Senior St Luke's Magnet RNs + Charge Nurses + Nurse Managers clear $82-138K+. Saint Alphonsus Health System Boise (Trinity Health Catholic + Magnet-pathway + the substantial Saint Alphonsus Boise + Nampa + Caldwell + Ontario OR multi-state) supports substantial ID Catholic + commercial nursing. Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Idaho Falls (HCA Healthcare-owned + the substantial Eastern Idaho Regional ID Falls + Pocatello regional nursing) + Kootenai Health Coeur d'Alene (Magnet-designated + the substantial Northern ID Magnet nursing) substantial ID regional nursing. The substantial ID rural HPSA nursing demand (the substantial ID Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness + Sawtooth + Selkirk + Bitterroot wilderness rural + the substantial ID Fort Hall Indian Reservation IHS Service Unit) supports substantial ID rural + tribal nursing. ID Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) since 2019 supports ID RN practice across all 41+ NLC states. ID NP Full Practice Authority since 2004 (one of country's earlier US FPA states) + ID flat 5.695% post-2024 HB 521 reform + ID RTW since 1985 + lower ID cost of living anchor the ID RN proposition.