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Table 1 Idaho Salary Averages - 2001
List is by Annual Median Wage (from highest paid down to lowest paid)
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Labor web site at http://www.bls.gov/oes/

Occupation Title

Total Employees

Hourly Median Wage

Annual Median Wage

Fed. Occupational Code

Dentists

430

#

#

29-1020

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

30

#

#

29-1064

Psychiatrists

50

#

#

29-1066

Surgeons

**

#

#

29-1067

Family and General Practitioners

520

55.17

114,760

29-1062

Pediatricians, General

**

54.86

114,100

29-1065

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

550

41.56

86,430

17-1011

Engineering Managers

1,240

39.79

82,760

11-9041

Chief Executives

2,610

37.47

77,930

11-1011

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

230

35.97

74,820

11-9033

Chemical Engineers

170

34.01

70,740

17-2041

Pharmacists

1,140

33.27

69,190

29-1051

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

40

33.16

68,980

19-2021

Electrical Engineers

970

32.66

67,930

17-2071

Air Traffic Controllers

60

32.46

67,520

53-2021

Computer and Information Systems Managers

700

31.83

66,210

11-3021

Lawyers

1,780

30.56

63,570

23-1011

Optometrists

190

30.33

63,090

29-1041

Environmental Engineers

170

30.29

63,010

17-2081

Computer Software Engineers, Applications

1,090

30.27

62,970

15-1031

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

40

30.10

62,600

17-2151

Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School

980

*

62,430

11-9032

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

190

29.75

61,890

17-2072

Power Plant Operators

220

28.77

59,830

51-8013

Sales Managers

1,330

27.90

58,040

11-2022

Mechanical Engineers

690

27.86

57,950

17-2141

Sales Engineers

150

27.75

57,710

41-9031

Marketing Managers

800

26.54

55,200

11-2021

Chemists

320

26.47

55,070

19-2031

Statisticians

40

26.43

54,970

15-2041

Natural Sciences Managers

540

26.30

54,700

11-9121

Chiropractors

**

26.19

54,480

29-1011

Physician Assistants

250

26.19

54,470

29-1071

Civil Engineers

930

26.17

54,440

17-2051

Hydrologists

130

26.16

54,420

19-2043

Agricultural and Food Scientists

120

26.13

54,340

19-1010

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

60

*

54,280

25-1042

Dental Hygienists

1,010

26.08

54,250

29-2021

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

40

*

54,020

25-1052

Medical and Health Services Managers

1,250

25.88

53,820

11-9111

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

80

*

53,560

25-1126

Human Resources Managers

640

25.70

53,450

11-3040

Financial Managers

2,320

25.69

53,440

11-3031

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

90

25.60

53,240

19-2042

Financial Analysts

360

25.52

53,080

13-2051

Management Analysts

690

25.47

52,980

13-1111

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

490

25.47

52,970

19-2041

Biochemists and Biophysicists

**

25.46

52,960

19-1021

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

790

25.46

52,950

49-9051

History Teachers, Postsecondary

30

*

52,400

25-1125

Computer Programmers

1,290

25.18

52,380

15-1021

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

220

*

52,260

53-2011

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

**

*

52,100

25-1011

Physical Therapists

370

24.96

51,920

29-1123

Construction Managers

1,700

24.86

51,700

11-9021

Epidemiologists

**

24.81

51,610

19-1041

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

120

*

51,370

25-1121

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

40

*

51,290

25-1081

Computer Systems Analysts

1,210

24.57

51,100

15-1051

Radiation Therapists

30

24.51

50,980

29-1124

Management Occupations

36,890

24.50

50,950

11-0000

Budget Analysts

320

24.43

50,820

13-2031

Purchasing Managers

580

24.30

50,540

11-3061

Industrial Production Managers

810

24.21

50,370

11-3051

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

**

*

50,370

25-1072

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

130

*

50,080

25-1123

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

540

23.76

49,420

11-3071

Operations Research Analysts

70

23.70

49,300

15-2031

Veterinarians

280

23.70

49,290

29-1131

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers

130

23.52

48,920

33-1021

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

70

23.51

48,890

49-9012

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

1,120

23.40

48,670

49-2022

Conservation Scientists

250

23.14

48,140

19-1031

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

340

23.06

47,960

19-4091

Anthropologists and Archeologists

40

22.91

47,650

19-3091

Personal Financial Advisors

160

22.87

47,560

13-2052

Foresters

180

22.75

47,330

19-1032

Computer and Mathematical Occupations

9,060

22.75

47,320

15-0000

Legal Occupations

3,190

22.50

46,800

23-0000

General and Operations Managers

12,700

22.48

46,760

11-1021

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

530

22.46

46,710

41-3031

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

80

*

46,670

25-1031

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

110

22.42

46,640

29-2032

Architecture and Engineering Occupations

18,000

22.33

46,440

17-0000

Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers

110

22.14

46,050

11-9011

Technical Writers

220

21.97

45,690

27-3042

Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

270

21.90

45,550

15-1081

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

100

*

45,550

25-1022

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians

130

21.82

45,380

29-9010

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives

650

21.81

45,370

33-1012

Locomotive Engineers

330

21.80

45,350

53-4011

Brickmasons and Blockmasons

580

21.80

45,340

47-2021

Speech-Language Pathologists

370

21.67

45,070

29-1127

Database Administrators

410

21.36

44,430

15-1061

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

750

21.19

44,070

15-1071

Economists

30

21.04

43,750

19-3011

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

270

20.96

43,590

53-4031

Financial Examiners

40

20.93

43,520

13-2061

Registered Nurses

9,850

20.89

43,440

29-1111

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

350

20.88

43,430

19-1023

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

80

20.86

43,380

23-1023

Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors

1,000

20.70

43,060

21-1012

Audio-Visual Collections Specialists

320

20.52

42,680

25-9011

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

70

20.48

42,590

23-1021

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

220

20.47

42,580

11-9131

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

480

20.40

42,430

29-2011

Microbiologists

80

20.38

42,390

19-1022

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

6,850

20.36

42,340

17-3023

Health Educators

**

20.32

42,270

21-1091

Geological and Petroleum Technicians

**

20.28

42,170

19-4041

Funeral Directors

100

20.27

42,160

11-9061

Surveyors

170

20.25

42,120

17-1022

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

50

20.25

42,120

23-1022

Electro-Mechanical Technicians

240

20.20

42,020

17-3024

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators

200

20.14

41,890

53-4021

Fish and Game Wardens

120

20.10

41,810

33-3031

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

2,190

20.06

41,710

47-2152

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

7,220

20.04

41,690

19-0000

Commercial and Industrial Designers

190

19.96

41,520

27-1021

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

2,730

19.88

41,360

47-1011

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

1,460

19.88

41,340

41-4011

Urban and Regional Planners

180

19.87

41,320

19-3051

Training and Development Specialists

770

19.84

41,260

13-1073

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

2,120

19.82

41,230

49-1011

Emergency Management Specialists

100

19.81

41,210

13-1061

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

930

19.75

41,070

13-1023

Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists

350

19.73

41,030

19-3031

Advertising and Promotions Managers

350

19.70

40,990

11-2011

Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary

300

19.68

40,920

25-1194

Insurance Sales Agents

700

19.66

40,890

41-3021

Administrative Services Managers

1,200

19.64

40,850

11-3011

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers

650

19.62

40,800

41-1012

Cost Estimators

1,180

19.56

40,690

13-1051

Public Relations Specialists

330

19.51

40,580

27-3031

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

25,800

19.51

40,580

29-0000

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

**

*

40,480

27-2023

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

9,490

*

40,420

25-2021

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

340

19.43

40,420

51-9011

Accountants and Auditors

2,560

19.42

40,390

13-2011

Insurance Underwriters

110

19.39

40,330

13-2053

Marriage and Family Therapists

**

19.39

40,330

21-1013

Market Research Analysts

430

19.35

40,250

19-3021

Stonemasons

**

19.31

40,160

47-2022

Dietitians and Nutritionists

210

19.29

40,120

29-1031

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

360

19.23

40,000

33-3021

Business and Financial Operations Occupations

16,600

19.17

39,880

13-0000

Credit Analysts

220

19.16

39,850

13-2041

Court Reporters

90

19.11

39,760

23-2091

Commercial Pilots

150

*

39,620

53-2012

Chemical Plant and System Operators

400

19.05

39,610

51-8091

Millwrights

570

19.00

39,520

49-9044

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

210

18.98

39,490

13-1072

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers

3,200

18.85

39,210

51-1011

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

510

18.62

38,720

49-2094

Social and Community Service Managers

490

18.61

38,710

11-9151

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

130

18.59

38,660

17-3012

Public Relations Managers

440

18.47

38,420

11-2031

Environmental Engineering Technicians

160

18.47

38,410

17-3025

Postal Service Clerks

340

18.46

38,390

43-5051

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

530

18.45

38,370

13-1031

Landscape Architects

**

18.45

38,370

17-1012

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education

8,900

*

38,090

25-2031

Electricians

3,090

18.26

37,980

47-2111

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

130

18.24

37,950

49-2095

Loan Officers

1,270

18.15

37,760

13-2072

Postal Service Mail Carriers

1,480

18.07

37,580

43-5052

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

770

17.97

37,380

29-2034

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

370

17.93

37,300

47-2221

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

340

17.88

37,190

49-3011

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

290

17.85

37,130

45-1011

Clergy

60

17.84

37,100

21-2011

Education, Training, and Library Occupations

33,400

17.69

36,800

25-0000

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

410

17.66

36,740

23-2011

Construction and Building Inspectors

380

17.63

36,670

47-4011

Fallers

450

17.34

36,060

45-4021

Mental Health Counselors

130

17.22

35,820

21-1014

Industrial Engineering Technicians

120

17.16

35,690

17-3026

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

30

17.14

35,650

53-5021

Medical Equipment Repairers

50

17.14

35,640

49-9062

Librarians

240

17.13

35,630

25-4021

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

90

17.09

35,540

29-2031

Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

1,020

17.07

35,500

13-2021

Civil Engineering Technicians

390

17.07

35,500

17-3022

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

210

16.95

35,260

47-5021

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

80

*

35,110

25-1124

Multi-Media Artists and Animators

50

16.87

35,090

27-1014

Respiratory Therapists

280

16.83

35,010

29-1126

Tapers

330

16.77

34,890

47-2082

Logging Equipment Operators

850

16.76

34,870

45-4022

Tool and Die Makers

100

16.74

34,830

51-4111

Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists

730

16.74

34,820

13-1071

Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents

330

16.69

34,720

13-2081

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

270

16.67

34,670

49-2092

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

780

16.60

34,530

11-9141

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

280

16.58

34,480

21-1021

Statistical Assistants

**

16.58

34,480

43-9111

Occupational Therapist Assistants

30

16.56

34,450

31-2011

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

**

16.55

34,430

47-4071

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

890

16.47