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How Much Do Physicists Make in Idaho?

Median wage from BLS May 2025 — and the after-tax number the salary sites skip. Tax year 2026.

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According to payandtaxes.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data and 2026 tax law, the median Physicists in Idaho earns $135,150 per year and takes home $97,587 ($8,132/month) — a keep-rate of 72.2%.

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Pay statement · monthly
Idaho
$135,150 / yr
Gross pay$11,262.50
Federal income tax$1,764.16
Social Security$698.28
Medicare$163.31
Idaho state income tax$504.56
You keep$8,132.21
72.2% of gross keptIRS 2026 tables
Questions
How much do Physicists make in Idaho?

The median Physicists in Idaho earns $135,150 per year (BLS May 2025), about $64.97 per hour.

What is that after taxes?

$135,150 gross in Idaho keeps $97,587 after federal income tax ($21,170), FICA ($10,339) and state income tax ($6,055) — $8,132 per month, a 72.2% keep-rate.

How does Idaho compare to the national median for Physicists?

The Idaho median is $37,100 below the national median of $172,250.

Which state pays Physicists the most?

Florida has the highest median gross for Physicists at $225,390 — but compare take-home, not gross: state taxes change the order.

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