How Much Does an LPN Make in Idaho in 2026?

A typical LPN in Idaho earns about $30.67 per hour ($63,800 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $5,317 a month and $1,227 a week, both calculated from the annual figure. This is the typical pay for the occupation statewide, not a starting wage. Individual pay still varies by city, setting, and experience.

Idaho's typical LPN pay sits about 1% below the national figure of $64,400, a modest gap rather than a wide one. That places Idaho 25th among the 51 states and the District of Columbia for LPN pay. About 1,880 LPNs work in Idaho, compared with 648,410 nationwide. Pay this close to the national figure suggests Idaho's cost of living runs close to the national norm as well.

Entry-level positions in Idaho typically offer around $23.03 an hour, or about $47,890 a year, for LPNs just starting out. That's noticeably below the statewide typical pay of $63,800. Pay tends to move up from there as nurses gain experience and take on more responsibility. Most reach the typical figure within a few years on the job.

Experienced LPNs in Idaho often earn upwards of $35.60 an hour, around $74,050 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over $77,850. The gap between entry-level and top pay comes to $29,960 a year. Setting, city, and years on the job all factor into where an individual nurse falls within that range. Long-tenured nurses in higher-paying cities like Boise City tend to sit at the upper end.

Idaho's typical LPN pay has climbed from $39,500 in 2015 to $63,800 in 2025, a gain of $24,300. That amounts to a 62% rise over the decade, according to the same wage data. The increase has been steady rather than a single jump, building year over year.

Nationally, typical LPN pay rose 49% over the same ten years, so Idaho's increase has outpaced the national trend. Pay for LPNs in Idaho has moved up substantially over the past decade. That doesn't guarantee future increases, but it reflects a consistent pattern of rising pay for the role in this state.

Pay runs highest in Boise City, where LPNs earn a typical $66,950 a year ($32.19 an hour), about 5% above the statewide figure. Lewiston and Coeur d'Alene follow closely, with typical pay of $66,440 and $66,140 a year. These figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city center.

Pocatello pays the least among Idaho's tracked cities, with LPNs there earning a typical $59,720 a year ($28.71 an hour). That leaves a $7,230 spread between the highest- and lowest-paying cities in the state. Boise City also has the largest LPN workforce, with 760 nurses, more than any other city listed. Higher pay in cities like Boise City often comes with a higher cost of living, which can offset some of the difference.

Idaho's neighbors mostly pay more. LPNs in Washington earn a typical $83,150 a year, about 30% above Idaho's figure, while Oregon pays $80,470, about 26% higher. Wyoming and Utah sit close to Idaho, each about 1% lower, and Montana pays about 2% less. Licensure as an LPN can often be transferred or endorsed from one state to a neighboring one, which can make comparing opportunities across the border worthwhile.

LPNs in Idaho typically earn $63,800 a year, up 62% over the past decade from $39,500 in 2015. Pay varies by city and experience, with Boise City paying the most and entry-level nurses starting well below the statewide figure. Readers considering the role should check Idaho's nursing licensure and registry requirements for specifics, and review city-level pages for local pay figures before deciding where to work.