Wages in the State of Idaho Lag Behind Wages in the United States

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The average total wages in all industries in Idaho when analyzed can be understood as being relatively high when analyzed with other 2nd quarter of 2006 States wages throughout the US. The average pay is less than average pay in United States of $ 40,259.

The counties in the State of Idaho in terms of total industry wages in the 2nd quarter of 2006, range from $69,466 in Butte County to a low of a $17,235 in Bear Lake County.

Top ten counties in terms of industry wages in the Idaho
Total Industry Wages

1. Butte County ($69,466)
2. Custer County ($39,939)
3. Caribou County ($39,267)
4. Ada County ($38,538)
5. Blaine County ($32,461)
6. Nez Perce County ($30,525)
7. Shoshone County ($29,872)
8. Power County ($29,436)
9. Bonner County ($29,015)
10. Benewah County ($28,632)


About: These facts are part of the eCanned.com Industry Analysis Series.

Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.