Idaho Jobs:

The Largest Employers in the Treasure Valley

Here in Idaho, we aren’t just known for our potatoes. In fact, Treasure Valley is home to some of the most successful and fastest growing companies in the U.S. And if you’ve given any thought to relocating to Idaho, you’d probably like to know a little bit about them. Following are just a few of the biggest employers in the state.

Micron, Inc

Not only is Micron, Inc. one of the biggest employers in Idaho, they’re also widely known as a leading entity in the U.S. in the semiconductor industry. They hire around 8,000 people in Idaho alone and offers an average salary of $87,000.

Norco Inc.

Norco, Inc. is the “largest privately owned welding, safety, medical and gas supplier” in the U.S. They offer their employees employee stock ownership as part of their benefits. And they’re known for their culture of treating employees and customers like family.

Idaho Transportation Department

This government agency employs around 1,000 people and is known for its excellent benefits. As an employee for the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), you could be working in the DMV, assisting customers with driver’s license testing and automobile titles. Or you could be working in departments like IT or engineering.

Boise State University

Boise State University is officially known as a “doctoral research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.” The university employs around 5,000 people in educational and administrative roles.

St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center

St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center employs more than 8,000 people. This facility is the only non-profit health system in Idaho. And they’re known for their compassionate care for people as a whole, including mental, physical, and social well-being.

Department of Health & Welfare

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare employees close to 2,000 people in all job categories, ranging from clerical to administrative. As a government agency, their role is to assist families with healthcare and financial needs by providing information and assistance with a variety of needs. They oversee the food stamp, Medicaid, adoption, immunization, and child welfare services of the state.