ID · Coeur d'Alene · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Coeur d'Alene, ID

The median registered nurse pay in the Coeur d'Alene area is $45.61 per hour ($94,870 a year), with the typical range running from $39.02 to $48.37. That ranks 98th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 76th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Coeur d'Alene. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Coeur d'Alene.

Registered Nurse pay in Coeur d'Alene, ID

The metro median is 10% above the Idaho statewide median of $41.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,620 registered nurses employed in the Coeur d'Alene metro area, 22.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.71$72,20023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.02$81,16013% below U.S. median
Median$45.61$94,8701% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.37$100,6107% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.67$126,19035% above U.S. median

How Coeur d'Alene ranks

  • 98th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 76th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 5 Idaho metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Coeur d'Alene

  • Overall prices in Coeur d'Alene run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $45.61 median hour buys what $46.40 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$1,642
  • Per year: $82,098
  • Per month: $6,842

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Coeur d'Alene metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Coeur d'Alene

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$161
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,645
13-week assignment$21,385

Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. 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 Registered Nurse roles in Idaho

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Hospitals in Coeur d'Alene

CMS lists 1 hospital in Coeur d'Alene, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kootenai Health
Coeur D'Alene, ID
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Kootenai County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Kootenai County (2 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Spokane Valley, WA21 mi$47.73/hr108,267
Spokane, WA30 mi$47.73/hr230,609
Missoula, MT142 mi$38.08/hr78,204
Pasco, WA148 mi$48.34/hr81,724
Kennewick, WA153 mi$48.34/hr86,728
Richland, WA153 mi$48.34/hr64,372

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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 Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d'Alene city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Coeur d'Alene, ID?

Registered Nurses in the Coeur d'Alene metro area have a median pay of $45.61 per hour, about $94,870 a year. The middle half earn between $39.02 and $48.37 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Coeur d'Alene a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Coeur d'Alene ranks 76th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 98th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do registered nurses work in Coeur d'Alene?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Coeur d'Alene, led by Kootenai Health. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Idaho license to work in Coeur d'Alene as a registered nurse?

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 Coeur d'Alene in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Kootenai 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 Coeur d'Alene?

The federal per diem benchmark in Coeur d'Alene is $161 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,645 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Pay report · RN near Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Your RN pay reportCoeur d'Alene, ID · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Idaho Healthcare InstituteIdaho · 1 wage offer$50.00/ hr$50–$50
  • Idaho Healthcare InstituteIdaho Falls, ID · 5 wage offers$35.88/ hr$34–$41
  • St. Luke's Health System, Ltd.Mountain Home, ID · 1 wage offer$34.07/ hr$34–$34
  • Idaho Falls Community HospitalIdaho Falls, ID · 4 wage offers$32.69/ hr$30–$37

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$52.59High$71

3 RN postings with published pay in Idaho, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 RN roles

  1. Nurse (Home Based Primary Care)Permanent
    $71k–$147k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Boise, ID · posted today
  2. RN Circulator Ten Mile Surgery Center- Full TimePermanent
    $42.62–$63.39/ hour
    Trinity Health · Idaho · posted 10 days ago

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