Jobs, pay and daily life in Shelley, 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.
Shelley is a city in Idaho with 5,092 residents. The median household earns $77,563 a year and the median rent is $1,265 a month, which is 19.6% of the median household income. The nearest metropolitan area with BLS wage data is Idaho Falls, ID (81,840 jobs), about 9 miles away; this place is probably not part of it, so its pay tables are a reference only.
How Shelley compares. Among the 40 largest places in Idaho, Shelley is #36 by population, #8 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #10 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #28 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Bingham County, is #30 of 44 counties for average pay ($47,602).
Shelley has 5,092 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.3% of the population of Idaho. It covers 2 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,227 people per square mile. The median age is 30.8, 17% younger than the state median (30.8 against 37.3).
The median gross rent is $1,265 a month (rent plus utilities), about the same as the state median ($1,265 against $1,238). Over a year that is 19.6% 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 $295,200, which is 3.8 times the median household income ($77,563); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 74.7% of households own their home, 4% above the state average (74.7% against 72.1%).
The nearest metropolitan area with wage data is Idaho Falls, ID, metropolitan area has 81,840 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $46,800 a year, 8% below the national median ($46,800 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (9,930 jobs, median $43,010); transportation and material moving (7,230 jobs, median $40,270); food preparation and serving related (6,660 jobs, median $29,380). The area is most specialised in construction and extraction (1.6 times) and office and administrative support (1.1 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($99,360) and healthcare practitioners and technical ($81,910). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Bingham County was 3.4%. 69.8% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Bingham County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 79.2% drive alone, 1.5% use public transit, 2.2% walk, 9.1% work from home. 5.6% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 47% below the state average (5.6% against 10.6%).
21.5% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32% below the state share (21.5% against 31.8%). 5.4% of residents were born outside the United States, 8% below the state share (5.4% against 5.9%). The poverty rate is 10.8%, about the same as the state rate (10.8% against 10.6%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 72°F (22.1°C), and the coolest is Jan at 19°F (-7.3°C). About 543 mm (21 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (59 mm) and Jul the driest (19 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: Idaho Falls (9 miles, rent 15% lower); Ammon (11 miles, rent 8% higher); Lincoln (12 miles, rent 4% lower); Blackfoot (17 miles, rent 34% lower). Rent differences are against Shelley; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,930 | 1.29 | $34,050 | $28,150 | $37,460 | -5% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,610 | 1.29 | $28,680 | $18,930 | $35,790 | -8% |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,480 | 1.35 | $80,380 | $39,780 | $188,920 | -24% |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,090 | 1.02 | $32,320 | $24,510 | $50,690 | -9% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,710 | 1.25 | $40,060 | $28,500 | $57,570 | -11% |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,670 | 1.29 | $43,210 | $29,820 | $62,810 | -4% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,650 | 1.52 | $59,010 | $43,900 | $76,990 | +1% |
| Cashiers | 1,630 | 1.01 | $29,720 | $22,810 | $37,900 | -10% |
| Registered Nurses | 1,540 | 0.86 | $84,110 | $66,030 | $102,320 | -14% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,360 | 0.91 | $35,000 | $29,560 | $44,850 | -6% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,350 | 0.87 | $36,490 | $26,500 | $56,370 | -9% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,170 | 1.57 | $35,670 | $27,800 | $51,130 | -3% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 990 | 0.85 | $35,260 | $25,610 | $46,760 | -4% |
| Construction Laborers | 970 | 1.69 | $45,870 | $37,060 | $73,670 | -3% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 900 | 0.75 | $30,740 | $16,580 | $59,960 | -13% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 830 | 1.14 | $47,330 | $35,150 | $66,440 | -7% |
| Carpenters | 750 | 2.13 | $52,140 | $36,210 | $82,390 | -14% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 740 | 0.82 | $39,910 | $24,930 | $57,000 | -16% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 740 | 1.26 | $46,140 | $33,090 | $71,550 | -5% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 720 | 1.49 | $34,800 | $27,290 | $45,140 | -8% |
These figures are for the nearest metropolitan area with wage data, Idaho Falls, ID, about 9 miles away. They show what the regional labour market pays; they are not a measure of this city.
Median pay across all occupations: $46,800 (US $50,980); unemployment 2.9% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 22.1% |
| Manufacturing | 19.8% |
| Retail trade | 17.6% |
| Construction | 9.7% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 6.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 3.5% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |
| Other services | 3.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Information | 1.0% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Shelley 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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bingham County | 49,664 | $2,218 million | $44,654 | 16,096 | 1,520 | $47,602 | +1.4% | 3.4% | 23,760 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2,342 | 22.6% | $59,205 | 1.77 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,788 | 17.2% | $51,071 | 0.77 |
| Construction | 1,339 | 12.9% | $54,932 | 1.58 |
| Retail trade | 1,332 | 12.8% | $35,995 | 0.83 |
| Accommodation and food services | 856 | 8.3% | $16,108 | 0.58 |
| Wholesale trade | 833 | 8.0% | $52,616 | 1.31 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 457 | 4.4% | $55,088 | 0.67 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 412 | 4.0% | $41,251 | 0.85 |
| Administrative and waste services | 367 | 3.5% | $37,018 | 0.39 |
| Finance and insurance | 310 | 3.0% | $70,584 | 0.47 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 115 | 1.1% | $15,050 | 0.43 |
| Educational services | 83 | 0.8% | $29,967 | 0.25 |
| Utilities | 62 | 0.6% | $102,737 | 1.01 |
| Real estate and rental | 59 | 0.6% | $36,336 | 0.24 |
| Information | 14 | 0.1% | $69,563 | 0.05 |
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 | 79.2% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 5.6% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,563 |
| Income per person | $33,189 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,265 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 19.6% |
| Median home value | $295,200 |
| Homeowners | 74.7% |
| Poverty rate | 10.8% |
| Price level of the nearest metro area (US = 100) | 94.4 |
| Nearest metro median pay, all occupations | $46,800 |
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 | 30.8 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 21.5% |
| Born abroad | 5.4% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 69.8% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -7.3 | 19 | 57 |
| Feb | -5.3 | 22 | 48 |
| Mar | 0.9 | 34 | 51 |
| Apr | 5.3 | 42 | 56 |
| May | 10.9 | 52 | 54 |
| Jun | 16.4 | 62 | 42 |
| Jul | 22.1 | 72 | 19 |
| Aug | 20.4 | 69 | 25 |
| Sep | 14.7 | 58 | 40 |
| Oct | 6.6 | 44 | 45 |
| Nov | -0.4 | 31 | 47 |
| Dec | -6.4 | 20 | 59 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls | ID | 9 mi | 67,725 | $73,110 | $1,075 |
| Ammon | ID | 11 mi | 19,064 | $86,121 | $1,372 |
| Lincoln | ID | 12 mi | 4,002 | $84,280 | $1,218 |
| Blackfoot | ID | 17 mi | 12,782 | $64,032 | $839 |
| Rigby | ID | 23 mi | 5,404 | $85,056 | $1,180 |
| Rexburg | ID | 35 mi | 40,543 | $50,617 | $1,004 |
| Chubbuck | ID | 36 mi | 16,126 | $82,977 | $1,048 |
| Pocatello | ID | 39 mi | 57,635 | $60,418 | $948 |
| American Falls | ID | 55 mi | 4,712 | $57,783 | $737 |
| Jackson | WY | 68 mi | 10,756 | $118,991 | $2,100 |
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5,092 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,265 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 19.6% of the median household income.
$77,563 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.4% (BLS county, Bingham County (latest month 2026M09)).
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