How much does a Psychologist make in Idaho?

The average Psychologist salary in Idaho is around $115,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Idaho state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $84,491 annually ($7,041/month).

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

On a $115,000 salary in Idaho, your take-home pay is approximately $84,491/year or $7,041/month. Federal tax: $16,470. State tax: $5,242. FICA: $0.00.

Is $115,000 a good Psychologist salary?

$115,000 is a strong salary for a Psychologist — above the national median. In Idaho, demand for this role is active.

How do Idaho taxes affect Psychologist salaries?

Idaho levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $115,000 is $5,242. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 26.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Psychologists?

6% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist, School Psychologist, Neuropsychologist.

How can a Psychologist 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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Psychologist Salary in Idaho (2026)

The average Psychologist in Idaho earns around $115,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $84,491/year ($7,041/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$84,491
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$7,041
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,250
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$41/hr
Federal Tax	$16,470
State Tax	$5,242
FICA Taxes	$8,798
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	26.53%

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Psychologist Salary Ranges in Idaho

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$80,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$115,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$165,000

/year

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Not all Psychologists earn the same — not even close

Idaho's psychologist market is anchored by St Luke's Health System Boise Behavioral Health (the substantial St Luke's psychiatry + psychology research + clinical), Saint Alphonsus Health System Behavioral Health Boise, the substantial Idaho State Hospital North Orofino (NE ID state psychiatric inpatient + forensic) + Idaho State Hospital South Blackfoot (E ID state psychiatric + adolescent + adult inpatient), the substantial Idaho Department of Correction IDOC forensic psychology (~9K ID inmate population), Boise VA Medical Center + Spokane VA + Salt Lake City VA cross-state, Mountain Home AFB + Saylor Creek Behavioral Health, plus ISU Psychology + Boise State Psychology + UI Psychology programs. ID RxP psychologist prescribing authority since 2017 under Idaho Code §54-2304 — Idaho is one of only ~6 US states authorizing psychologists to prescribe psychotropic medications post-substantial post-doctoral psychopharmacology training, supporting substantial ID RxP credentialing.

Senior Clinical Psychologist (Hospital)

$95,000–$142,000+ TC

Clinical psych at St Luke·s + Saint Alphonsus + Eastern Idaho + Kootenai · inpatient + outpatient

Senior Prescribing Psychologist (RxP)

$135,000–$215,000+ TC

ID distinctive RxP prescribing psychologist since 2017 · the substantial ID RxP credentialing premium

Senior Neuropsychologist

$115,000–$172,000+ TC

Neuropsych at St Luke·s + private · ABPP-CN credential premium · TBI + dementia

Senior Forensic Psychologist (State Hospital North)

$108,000–$172,000+ TC

Forensic psych at ID State Hospital North Orofino + ID Corrections · capital + criminal

Senior Pediatric Psychology

$108,000–$162,000+ TC

Pediatric psych at St Luke·s Children·s + Saint Alphonsus + ID Children·s Treatment Center

Senior VA / Federal Psychologist

$98,000–$148,000+ TC

Boise VA + Mountain Home AFB MTF + Spokane VA cross-state · GS-12/13 federal civilian

Senior Correctional Psychologist (IDOC)

$78,000–$128,000

Idaho Department of Correction · Boise + Orofino + Pocatello prisons · ~9K ID inmate population

Senior Sports Psychology (Boise State)

$92,000–$148,000+ TC

Sports psychology at Boise State Broncos + UI Vandals + ISU Bengals + Sun Valley Olympic + endurance

Senior Private Practice Psychologist

$92,000–$165,000+

Private practice Boise + Idaho Falls + Coeur d·Alene + Sun Valley · cash + insurance · CBT + EMDR

New Grad Psychologist (Postdoc)

$55,000–$72,000

Postdoc fellowship · ISU + Boise State + UI PhD/PsyD pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Idaho's distinctive psychologist prescribing authority RxP since 2017 is one of the country's more recent US prescribing psychologist grants and a feature most national psychology compensation surveys understate for ID. ID HB 212 of 2017 (signed by Gov. Butch Otter March 2017 + effective post-2018 ID Board of Psychologist Examiners rule promulgation under Idaho Code §54-2304) granted ID-licensed psychologists prescribing authority — the substantial post-NM 2002 + LA 2004 + IL 2014 + IA 2016 fifth US state to authorize psychologists to prescribe psychotropic medications after completing the substantial post-doctoral master's-level psychopharmacology training + supervised practicum + the substantial ID Board of Psychologist Examiners conditional + full prescribing authority. The substantial ID RxP credentialing pathway requires substantial completion of ID Board of Psychologist Examiners-approved post-doctoral psychopharmacology training (~450+ contact hours + supervised clinical practicum) supporting substantial ID-specific prescribing psychologist work particularly in the substantial ID rural HPSA + Fort Hall Indian Reservation + the substantial ID rural Northwest + Central + Eastern ID underserved behavioral health populations. Senior ID RxP prescribing psychologists clear $135-215K+ TC commanding substantial RxP credentialing premium over standard licensed psychologist compensation. St Luke's Health System Boise Behavioral Health + Saint Alphonsus Behavioral Health substantial in-house clinical psychology. Idaho State Hospital North Orofino (the substantial NE ID state-operated psychiatric hospital + the substantial Idaho State Hospital North Forensic Inpatient Services + the substantial ID Sex Offender Treatment SOT) + Idaho State Hospital South Blackfoot (the substantial E ID state psychiatric + adolescent + adult inpatient) supports substantial ID forensic + state psychiatric work. Idaho Department of Correction IDOC (~9K total ID inmate population across Idaho State Correctional Institution Boise + Idaho Maximum Security Institution Kuna + Idaho State Correctional Center Kuna + South Boise Women's Correctional Center + Pocatello Women's Correctional Center + Orofino Correctional Institution + Cottonwood Idaho Correctional Institution) supports substantial ID correctional psychology work. Boise VA Medical Center + Mountain Home AFB MTF + cross-state Spokane VA + Salt Lake City VA + Walla Walla VA substantial federal psychology at GS-12/13. ID PsyPact participation since 2020 supports ID psychologist interstate telepsychology across all 40+ PsyPact states. ID flat 5.695% post-2024 HB 521 reform + ID RTW since 1985 + ID property tax ~0.69% + no state estate tax anchor the ID psychologist proposition.