Prevailing Wage in Idaho
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 1,051 certified filings in Idaho
$104,316Median Prevailing Wage
$111,638Avg. Actual Salary
+21%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
1,051Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Idaho is $104,316 across 1,051 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 21% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Idaho
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 199 | $63,050 |
| Level II | 405 | $92,560 |
| Level III | 218 | $100,298 |
| Level IV | 189 | $110,094 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Idaho: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor Process Engineer | 25 | $79,436 | $106,227 |
| Software Engineer | 23 | $93,585 | $98,611 |
| Assistant Professor | 16 | $71,606 | $90,185 |
| Process Development Engineer | 10 | $103,188 | $124,533 |
| Software Developer | 9 | $113,078 | $115,387 |
| Semiconductor Design Engineer | 9 | $99,971 | $114,991 |
| Product Development Engineer | 9 | $96,599 | $105,320 |
| Equipment Engineer | 9 | $92,488 | $120,054 |
| Supply Chain Engineer | 8 | $86,837 | $98,175 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 8 | $110,999 | $122,895 |
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