ID · Caldwell · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Caldwell, ID

The median nurse practitioner pay in the Caldwell area is $62.68 per hour ($130,380 a year), with the typical range running from $60.05 to $67.06. That ranks 111th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 202nd of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Caldwell. The free report below lists employers near Caldwell and what they pay.

Nurse Practitioner pay in Caldwell, ID

The metro median is 1% above the Idaho statewide median of $61.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 810 nurse practitioners employed in the Boise City metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$51.87$107,89017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$60.05$124,9003% below U.S. median
Median$62.68$130,3801% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$67.06$139,4808% above U.S. median
Top 10%$72.39$150,57017% above U.S. median

How Caldwell ranks

  • 111th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 202nd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 5 Idaho metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Caldwell

  • Overall prices in Boise City run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $62.68 median hour buys what $63.71 buys at the national price level, 3% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,256
  • Per year: $112,824
  • Per month: $9,402

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Boise City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Caldwell

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel nurse practitioner assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Nurse Practitioner roles in Idaho

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Hospitals in Caldwell

CMS lists 1 hospital in Caldwell, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
West Valley Medical Center
Caldwell, ID
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Canyon County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Canyon County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Nampa, ID6 mi$62.68/hr117,350
Meridian, ID13 mi$62.68/hr139,740
Twin Falls, ID134 mi$61.01/hr55,589
Kennewick, WA215 mi$68.34/hr86,728
Pasco, WA217 mi$68.34/hr81,724
Pocatello, ID218 mi$58.76/hr58,231

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License and tax basics in Idaho

Idaho is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Idaho license by endorsement.

Idaho taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Idaho state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Caldwell

Caldwell city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Caldwell, ID?

Nurse Practitioners in the Boise City metro area have a median pay of $62.68 per hour, about $130,380 a year. The middle half earn between $60.05 and $67.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Caldwell a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Boise City ranks 202nd of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 111th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse practitioners work in Caldwell?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Caldwell, led by West Valley Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Idaho license to work in Caldwell as a nurse practitioner?

Idaho is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Idaho license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Caldwell in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Canyon County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Caldwell?

The federal per diem benchmark in Caldwell is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationBoise, ID · 2 postings$66.48/ hr$52–$81
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 6 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104
  • Sharp HealthcareSan Diego, CA · 3 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104

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2What they are offering now

Low$52Median$67.39High$89

424 NP postings with published pay in the US, 363 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 NP roles

  1. Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)-Orange TeamPermanent
    $109k–$168k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Boise, ID · posted today
  2. Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)Permanent
    $109k–$168k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Mountain Home, ID · posted today

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