Jobs, pay and daily life in Meridian, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Meridian is a city in Idaho with 130,138 residents. The median household earns $100,795 a year and the median rent is $1,805 a month, which is 21.5% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
Federal jobs in Idaho (247) →State guide: IdahoCountry guide
There are 247 federal postings open in Idaho (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 22.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 12.1% |
| Construction | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 7.3% |
| Public administration | 4.7% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.5% |
| Other services | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.8% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.0% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 19.4% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 5.8% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,795 |
| Income per person | $50,506 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,805 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 21.5% |
| Median home value | $531,600 |
| Homeowners | 74.6% |
| Poverty rate | 6.0% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 5.30%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 44.1% |
| Born abroad | 5.0% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 69.6% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1.7 | 29 | 51 |
| Feb | 0.7 | 33 | 36 |
| Mar | 5.0 | 41 | 47 |
| Apr | 8.7 | 48 | 35 |
| May | 14.3 | 58 | 38 |
| Jun | 19.4 | 67 | 23 |
| Jul | 25.7 | 78 | 7 |
| Aug | 24.5 | 76 | 7 |
| Sep | 18.8 | 66 | 14 |
| Oct | 10.6 | 51 | 27 |
| Nov | 3.4 | 38 | 40 |
| Dec | -1.6 | 29 | 65 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City | ID | 9 mi | 237,242 | $83,904 | $1,446 |
| Spokane | WA | 285 mi | 230,293 | $70,064 | $1,215 |
| Salt Lake City | UT | 301 mi | 208,007 | $75,090 | $1,414 |
| West Valley City | UT | 302 mi | 138,437 | $92,209 | $1,504 |
| Reno | NV | 332 mi | 273,212 | $80,760 | $1,556 |
| Portland | OR | 335 mi | 636,958 | $91,478 | $1,648 |
| Vancouver | WA | 335 mi | 195,300 | $81,338 | $1,702 |
| Eugene | OR | 336 mi | 179,591 | $66,562 | $1,402 |
| Salem | OR | 340 mi | 178,865 | $75,487 | $1,400 |
| Kent | WA | 384 mi | 135,603 | $92,302 | $1,909 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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130,138 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,805 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 21.5% of the median household income.
$100,795 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
2.7% (ACS 2020–2024 estimate).
Idaho. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.