Jobs, pay and daily life in Payette, 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.
Payette is a city in Idaho with 8,536 residents. The median household earns $55,208 a year and the median rent is $837 a month, which is 18.2% of the median household income. The nearest metropolitan area with BLS wage data is Boise City, ID (391,790 jobs), about 26 miles away; this place is probably not part of it, so its pay tables are a reference only.
How Payette compares. Among the 40 largest places in Idaho, Payette is #28 by population, #40 for remote work (#1 = most), #38 for college degrees (#1 = most), #37 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, Payette County, is #22 of 44 counties for average pay ($49,412).
Payette has 8,536 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.4% of the population of Idaho. It covers 4 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,087 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5, about the same as the state median (36.5 against 37.3).
The median gross rent is $837 a month (rent plus utilities), 32% below the state median ($837 against $1,238). Over a year that is 18.2% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $276,500, which is 5.0 times the median household income ($55,208); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 59.2% of households own their home, 18% below the state average (59.2% against 72.1%).
The nearest metropolitan area with wage data is Boise City, ID, metropolitan area has 391,790 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $49,100 a year, 4% below the national median ($49,100 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (47,550 jobs, median $46,720); transportation and material moving (34,250 jobs, median $45,230); sales and related (32,710 jobs, median $39,070). The area is most specialised in construction and extraction (1.6 times) and personal care and service (1.2 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($104,390) and architecture and engineering ($98,900). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Payette County was 3.9%. 57.1% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Payette County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 84.0% drive alone, 0.0% use public transit, 3.3% walk, 1.8% work from home. 14.4% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 37% above the state average (14.4% against 10.6%).
11.9% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63% below the state share (11.9% against 31.8%). 7.5% of residents were born outside the United States, 26% above the state share (7.5% against 5.9%). The poverty rate is 13.9%, 31% above the state rate (13.9% against 10.6%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 80°F (26.6°C), and the coolest is Jan at 30°F (-1.0°C). About 361 mm (14 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (60 mm) and Jul the driest (7 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Fruitland (4 miles, rent 5% lower); Ontario (5 miles, rent 4% lower); Weiser (12 miles, rent 11% higher); Emmett (26 miles, rent 24% higher). Rent differences are against Payette; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
Federal jobs in Idaho (247) →State guide: IdahoCountry guidePayette CountyIdaho rankings
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 11,690 | 1.20 | $29,660 | $21,780 | $36,650 | -5% |
| General and Operations Managers | 11,270 | 1.28 | $83,680 | $42,690 | $175,000 | -21% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 9,850 | 0.91 | $35,850 | $28,910 | $41,600 | +0% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 9,460 | 1.45 | $46,640 | $31,470 | $62,400 | +4% |
| Retail Salespersons | 9,130 | 0.93 | $35,670 | $27,730 | $49,340 | +1% |
| Office Clerks, General | 8,810 | 1.42 | $45,860 | $30,450 | $63,930 | +2% |
| Registered Nurses | 8,550 | 1.00 | $97,880 | $79,110 | $124,530 | +0% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 8,030 | 1.08 | $44,480 | $31,480 | $49,630 | +11% |
| Cashiers | 6,830 | 0.88 | $32,000 | $24,060 | $38,810 | -3% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,380 | 1.23 | $60,330 | $46,780 | $92,930 | +3% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,920 | 0.83 | $37,530 | $30,220 | $46,350 | +1% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5,260 | 0.95 | $36,140 | $29,550 | $48,550 | -2% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 4,890 | 0.86 | $35,830 | $16,970 | $64,600 | +2% |
| Construction Laborers | 4,700 | 1.70 | $47,510 | $37,900 | $62,260 | +1% |
| Light Truck Drivers | 4,360 | 1.76 | $44,400 | $35,430 | $96,160 | -1% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 4,190 | 1.21 | $49,700 | $36,050 | $79,280 | -2% |
| Carpenters | 4,080 | 2.42 | $50,850 | $36,490 | $76,550 | -16% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 4,010 | 1.11 | $64,840 | $43,950 | $96,120 | -7% |
| Nursing Assistants | 3,790 | 1.04 | $39,220 | $24,960 | $48,260 | -7% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 3,700 | 1.04 | $37,230 | $27,170 | $47,410 | -0% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 1,010 | 1.17 | $281,440 | $38,390 | $407,570 | +6% |
| Chief Executives | 1,630 | 3.17 | $172,780 | $104,100 | $418,790 | -19% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 600 | 1.08 | $168,530 | $110,000 | $224,040 | -2% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,140 | 0.67 | $161,990 | $92,680 | $220,700 | -8% |
| Marketing Managers | 780 | 0.78 | $159,930 | $88,410 | $254,990 | -4% |
| Pharmacists | 830 | 1.03 | $150,710 | $77,180 | $164,660 | +7% |
| Sales Managers | 1,270 | 0.79 | $141,440 | $73,950 | $230,050 | -5% |
| Physician Assistants | 650 | 1.60 | $134,800 | $97,310 | $160,120 | -1% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 840 | 1.04 | $132,610 | $114,090 | $166,590 | +0% |
| Software Developers | 3,240 | 0.76 | $131,590 | $75,680 | $172,170 | -3% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 830 | 4.30 | $131,570 | $91,210 | $212,880 | -19% |
| Financial Managers | 1,570 | 0.74 | $131,130 | $78,820 | $222,250 | -21% |
| Managers, All Other | 690 | 0.44 | $130,970 | $70,500 | $209,300 | -8% |
| Electrical Engineers | 590 | 1.17 | $129,790 | $77,070 | $165,350 | +8% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,930 | 1.28 | $124,330 | $73,420 | $195,030 | +0% |
| Human Resources Managers | 550 | 0.99 | $115,360 | $82,250 | $213,800 | -23% |
| Construction Managers | 1,270 | 1.32 | $109,990 | $60,060 | $162,390 | -4% |
| Lawyers | 1,250 | 0.66 | $109,780 | $75,000 | $242,260 | -31% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 500 | 0.81 | $108,730 | $78,400 | $175,150 | -14% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 1,060 | 1.48 | $104,430 | $56,900 | $224,000 | -0% |
These figures are for the nearest metropolitan area with wage data, Boise City, ID, about 26 miles away. They show what the regional labour market pays; they are not a measure of this city.
Median pay across all occupations: $49,100 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.1% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 15.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15.1% |
| Education and health care | 14.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 8.6% |
| Public administration | 7.5% |
| Construction | 6.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 5.0% |
| Other services | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.7% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 1.2% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Payette lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payette County | 26,771 | $1,289 million | $48,134 | 7,122 | 854 | $49,412 | +3.2% | 3.9% | 12,711 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,359 | 31.3% | $53,467 | 2.32 |
| Retail trade | 538 | 12.4% | $43,911 | 0.76 |
| Construction | 475 | 10.9% | $63,587 | 1.27 |
| Accommodation and food services | 452 | 10.4% | $20,042 | 0.70 |
| Administrative and waste services | 388 | 8.9% | $34,248 | 0.93 |
| Professional and technical services | 284 | 6.5% | $72,340 | 0.57 |
| Wholesale trade | 232 | 5.3% | $63,284 | 0.83 |
| Finance and insurance | 214 | 4.9% | $63,276 | 0.74 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 162 | 3.7% | $62,290 | 0.54 |
| Utilities | 117 | 2.7% | $67,206 | 4.32 |
| Real estate and rental | 70 | 1.6% | $33,686 | 0.63 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 44 | 1.0% | $14,143 | 0.37 |
| Management of companies | 13 | 0.3% | $74,713 | 0.11 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Work from home | 1.8% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 14.4% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,208 |
| Income per person | $26,782 |
| Median gross rent per month | $837 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 18.2% |
| Median home value | $276,500 |
| Homeowners | 59.2% |
| Poverty rate | 13.9% |
| Price level of the nearest metro area (US = 100) | 98.4 |
| Nearest metro median pay, all occupations | $49,100 |
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 | 36.5 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 83.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 11.9% |
| Born abroad | 7.5% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 57.1% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1.0 | 30 | 46 |
| Feb | 1.8 | 35 | 34 |
| Mar | 6.6 | 44 | 43 |
| Apr | 10.4 | 51 | 30 |
| May | 16.0 | 61 | 37 |
| Jun | 20.7 | 69 | 24 |
| Jul | 26.6 | 80 | 7 |
| Aug | 25.4 | 78 | 7 |
| Sep | 19.8 | 68 | 14 |
| Oct | 11.8 | 53 | 24 |
| Nov | 4.3 | 40 | 35 |
| Dec | -0.8 | 31 | 60 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitland | ID | 4 mi | 6,663 | $65,457 | $798 |
| Ontario | OR | 5 mi | 11,842 | $46,308 | $804 |
| Weiser | ID | 12 mi | 5,935 | $45,292 | $927 |
| Emmett | ID | 26 mi | 8,275 | $58,750 | $1,042 |
| Middleton | ID | 30 mi | 10,649 | $89,013 | $1,147 |
| Caldwell | ID | 33 mi | 66,516 | $73,058 | $1,264 |
| Eagle | ID | 33 mi | 32,855 | $122,894 | $1,765 |
| Star | ID | 34 mi | 14,745 | $97,936 | $1,924 |
| Nampa | ID | 39 mi | 110,319 | $74,279 | $1,420 |
| Meridian | ID | 42 mi | 130,138 | $100,795 | $1,805 |
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8,536 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$837 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 18.2% of the median household income.
$55,208 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.9% (BLS county, Payette County (latest month 2026M09)).
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