Government Jobs in Idaho: Employers & Pay

1,160

local governments (2022)

counties

198

cities, towns and townships

801

special districts

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Organization. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Idaho state government pay plan

Idaho Division of Human Resources publishes the classification and pay plan for Idaho state employees: 879 job classes and 68 pay grades, effective June 8, 2025. Below are the classes that match GovJobsWiki jobs, with annual ranges converted from the plan's published rates.

Job	Classes in the ID plan	Annual range
Administrative Assistant (government)	Administrative Assistant 1–2 2 classes	$34,965 – $79,082
Administrative Law Judge / Hearing Officer	Hearing Officer 1 class	$56,410 – $112,840
Bank / Financial Examiner	Financial Examiner / Investigator 1–4, Financial Institution Examiner 1–3 7 classes	$49,733 – $165,027
Civil Engineer (DOT / city / county)	Engineer In Training, Engineer Staff 2 classes	$54,766 – $141,045
Community Health Worker	Community Health Worker 1 class	$44,200 – $88,379
Contract / Procurement Specialist	Buyer, Buyer Senior, Purchasing Agent 3 classes	$44,200 – $112,840
Correctional Counselor / Case Manager	Correctional Case Manager 1 class	$49,733 – $99,486
Correctional Officer (state prison)	Correctional Officer 1 class	$49,358 – $98,738
Crime Scene Investigator / Forensic Technician	ISP Forensic Scientist 1–2, ISP Forensic Scientist 3 Lead 3 classes	$49,733 – $128,586
Custodian (schools & public buildings)	Custodian 1 class	$27,914 – $55,827
Engineering Technician (DOT)	Transportation Tech Apprentice, Transportation Technician, Transportation Technician Senior 3 classes	$31,075 – $97,677
Environmental Scientist (government)	Environmental Sciences Specialist 1 class	$44,200 – $88,379
Epidemiologist	Epidemiologist Staff 1 class	$56,410 – $112,840
Fish & Game Warden	Conservation Officer, Conservation Officer Senior 2 classes	$54,309 – $120,640
Fleet Mechanic (city/county)	Mechanic 1 class	$39,541 – $79,082
GIS Analyst / Specialist	GIS Analyst I–III 3 classes	$54,766 – $141,045
Government Attorney (agency counsel)	Attorney 2 1 class	$73,674 – $147,326
Health Inspector / Environmental Health Specialist	Environmental Health Specialist 1–2, Environmental Health Specialist Sr 3 classes	$44,200 – $112,840
Hydrologist	Hydrogeologist Staff, Hydrologist Staff 2 classes	$56,410 – $112,840
IRS Revenue Agent / Tax Examiner	Tax Compliance Officer 1–3, Tax Auditor 1–4, Tax Specialist 8 classes	$44,200 – $147,326
Office Clerk / Clerk Typist (government)	Office Clerk, Office Specialist 1–2 3 classes	$15,080 – $62,130
Park Ranger (NPS / state / county)	P&R Ranger 1 class	$44,200 – $88,379
Parole Officer	Probation & Parole Officer, Probation & Parole Officer Senior, Probation & Parole Officer Lead 3 classes	$49,358 – $120,640
Policy / Management Analyst	Management Analyst, Policy Analyst, Management Analyst Senior 3 classes	$49,733 – $128,586
Probation Officer	Probation & Parole Officer, Probation & Parole Officer Senior, Probation & Parole Officer Lead 3 classes	$49,358 – $120,640
Psychiatric Technician (state hospitals)	Psychiatric Technician Trainee, Psychiatric Technician, Psychiatric Technician Senior 3 classes	$34,965 – $88,379
Public Information Officer	Public Information Specialist, Public Information Officer, Public Information Officer Senior 3 classes	$44,200 – $128,586
Social Worker (government)	Social Worker 1 class	$51,314 – $102,627
State Trooper / Highway Patrol Officer	ISP Trooper Recruit, ISP Trooper 2 classes	$54,309 – $120,640
Traffic Signal Technician	Traffic Signal Technician, Electrician Traffic Signal 2 classes	$34,965 – $88,379
Urban / City Planner	Planner, Planner Senior 2 classes	$56,410 – $128,586
Veterans Service Officer	Veterans Service Officer 1 class	$44,200 – $88,379
Wildlife / Fisheries Biologist	Biologist Fisheries 1 class	$56,410 – $112,840

Classes are matched to jobs by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Source: Idaho Division of Human Resources, Idaho State Classifications and FY 2026–2027 Salary Structures. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Public employers in Idaho

Fire departments · 81

Employer	City	Career firefighters	Website
Boise City Fire Department	Boise	246	Official site
Idaho Falls Fire Department	Idaho Falls	130	—
Nampa Fire Department	Nampa	90	Official site
Pocatello Fire Department	Pocatello	80	Official site
Mountain Home AFB Fire Department	Mountain Home Afb	78	—
Meridian Fire Department	Meridian	69	Official site
Kootenai County Fire and Rescue	Post Falls	65	Official site
Coeur d'Alene Fire Department	Coeur D'Alene	58	Official site
Lewiston Fire Department	Lewiston	48	Official site
Twin Falls Fire Department	Twin Falls	45	Official site

All 81 fire departments in Idaho →

Transit agencies · 11

Employer	City	Vehicles operated directly	Website
Ada County Highway District	Anchorage	88	Official site
Mountain Rides Transportation Authority	Ketchum	34	Official site
City of Pocatello	Pocatello	24	Official site
Selkirks-Pend Oreille Transit Authority	Dover	14	Official site
Boise State University	Boise	10	Official site
Coeur d'Alene Tribe	Plummer	7	Official site
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes	Fort Hall	7	Official site
City of Lewiston	Lewiston	5	Official site
Nez Perce Tribe	Lapwai	4	Official site
Kootenai County	Coeur D Alene	0	Official site

All 11 transit agencies in Idaho →

School districts · 115

Employer	City	Teachers (FTE)	Website
JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2	Meridian	2,100	—
BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT	Boise	1,408	—
NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT	Nampa	726	—
BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT	Idaho Falls	692	—
POCATELLO DISTRICT	Pocatello	625	—
COEUR D'ALENE DISTRICT	Coeur D'Alene	546	—
VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT	Caldwell	538	—
IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT	Idaho Falls	520	—
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT	Twin Falls	515	—
JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT	Rigby	339	—

All 115 school districts in Idaho →

Police departments · 62

Municipal and county police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 62 police departments in Idaho →

Sheriff's offices · 44

County sheriff's offices in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 44 sheriff's offices in Idaho →

Sources: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry; Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database 2024 — Reporter Agency Information; National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff); Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer — law-enforcement agencies by state (API). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay for government jobs in Idaho

Median wage in Idaho for each job's occupation (all employers in the state), next to the national median in government. Largest occupations first.

Job	Workers in ID	Median in ID	National, government
City / County Manager SOC 11-1021	24,880	$80,390	$137,300
Office Clerk / Clerk Typist (government) SOC 43-9061	20,790	$44,830	$46,170
IRS Customer Service Representative SOC 43-4051	18,770	$43,200	$45,860
Correctional Nurse SOC 29-1141	16,880	$92,460	$100,490
Public Health Nurse SOC 29-1141	16,880	$92,460	$100,490
School Nurse SOC 29-1141	16,880	$92,460	$100,490
VA Nurse (Veterans Affairs) SOC 29-1141	16,880	$92,460	$100,490
Custodian (schools & public buildings) SOC 37-2011	10,800	$36,110	$39,640
Paraprofessional / Teacher Aide SOC 25-9045	8,710	$35,560	$36,990
Parks / Grounds Maintenance Worker SOC 37-3011	7,980	$41,600	$40,080
Administrative Assistant (government) SOC 43-6014	7,570	$43,710	$48,290
School Secretary / Office Manager SOC 43-6014	7,570	$43,710	$48,290
Elementary School Teacher SOC 25-2021	6,850	$61,600	$65,310
Public School Teacher (hub) SOC 25-2021	6,850	$61,600	$65,310
ESL / ELL Teacher SOC 25-2031	6,570	$61,690	$74,220
High School Teacher SOC 25-2031	6,570	$61,690	$74,220
Accountant (government) SOC 13-2011	5,570	$74,730	$81,390
Government Auditor SOC 13-2011	5,570	$74,730	$81,390
Heavy Equipment Operator (government) SOC 47-2073	4,270	$61,680	$52,750
Human Resources Specialist (government) SOC 13-1071	3,930	$64,990	$80,330
Policy / Management Analyst SOC 13-1111	3,700	$88,710	$96,570
Program Analyst (federal) SOC 13-1111	3,700	$88,710	$96,570
School Cafeteria / Food Service Worker SOC 35-2012	3,650	$35,600	$36,180
School Bus Driver SOC 53-3051	2,960	$46,250	$46,500
Governor SOC 11-1011	2,920	$177,210	$166,210
Mayor SOC 11-1011	2,920	$177,210	$166,210
Border Patrol Agent SOC 33-3051	2,810	$66,990	$76,300
Campus / University Police Officer SOC 33-3051	2,810	$66,990	$76,300
CBP Officer (Customs & Border Protection) SOC 33-3051	2,810	$66,990	$76,300
Deputy Sheriff SOC 33-3051	2,810	$66,990	$76,300

Several jobs can share one occupation code.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Government jobs in Idaho