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Coeur D'Alene Employment

Employment and Industries in the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Area

The lumber industry, healthcare and tourism related businesses are the primary economic factors in Coeur Dalene. Manufacturing is also a significant sector for employment. The county is home to more than 250 manufacturing companies. Flexcel is the county's largest manufacturing firm. Hagadone Corporation and the Kootenai Medical Center are two of the largest employers in the county. The local meat processing plants also provide jobs. Mining also provides employment in the region.

Customer service centers also provide employment, including Verizon Communications' order processing centers, Center Partners, U.S. Bank customer service center and Coldwater Creek center.

Shown below is a list of the largest employers in the Coeur Dalene area:

  • Hagadone Corporation - Tourism & Publishing
  • Kootenai Medical Center - Hospital
  • Cd'A School District - Education
  • Center Partners - Call centers
  • North Idaho College - Community College
  • State of Idaho - Government
  • KC Government - County Government
  • Cd 'A Tribal Casino - Amusement
  • US Government - Federal government
  • Post Falls School District - Education
  • Lakewood School District - Education
  • Verizon Communications - Telephone and call centers
  • Walmart - Retail
  • Silverwood - Theme park
  • Kimball Office - Furniture manufacturer
  • City of Coeur Dalene
  • US Bank - Banking & call center
  • Coldwater Creek - Catalog company
  • Buck Knives - Hunting knives MFG
  • Advanced Input Systems - Control panels & keyboards

The major employment sectors in Coeur Dalene are:

  • Healthcare
  • Tourism
  • Construction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Education
  • Government
  • Manufacturing
  • Social assistance
  • Customer service

Noteworthy information about Coeur Dalene: In 2008 the cost of living index was at 94.3 which is less than the national average of 100. About 20% of the adult population has a bachelor's degree or higher. In 2007 the estimated median household income was $41,000.

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The Coeur Dalene Press offers up-to-date information regarding the business activities in Coeur Dalene.

Most Popular Jobs in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses820 $ - 24%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education56041,740$26,960 - 53,69014%95%
3Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products43045,680$23,580 - 76,6108%51%
4Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products28075,200$32,190 - 117,22012%51%
5Chief executives260111,000$32,740 - 2%65%
6Financial managers22067,240$35,270 - 118,79013%60%
7Accountants and auditors21047,180$27,140 - 68,33018%79%
8Lawyers21073,110$18,660 - 112,04011%99%
9Sales managers19061,230$26,100 - 114,54010%69%
10Medical and health services managers14067,750$28,040 - 111,08016%57%
11Training and development specialists12044,850$31,540 - 55,34018%56%
12Computer and information systems managers11051,740$19,100 - 96,53016%73%
13Graphic designers11036,930$23,060 - 57,37010%55%
14Rehabilitation counselors10041,820$22,880 - 64,19023%73%
15Pharmacists10096,140$76,230 - 121,34022%97%
16Computer software engineers, applications10084,450$38,550 - 143,50045%85%
17Advertising sales agents10041,040$22,690 - 62,23020%56%
18Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists10033,160$14,740 - 67,09018%56%
19Managers, all other10070,240$30,860 - 120,2107%55%
20Civil engineers10063,900$37,870 - 95,00018%87%
21Mechanical engineers10069,220$40,280 - 98,6504%78%
22Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents90 $ - 25%67%
23Market research analysts9056,000$23,630 - 110,90020%82%
24Physical therapists9072,990$60,820 - 85,45027%89%
25Marketing managers9067,480$31,500 - 130,63014%69%
26Sales engineers8072,120$45,140 - 105,0609%79%
27Community and social service specialists, all other8044,400$24,160 - 59,71025%58%
28Electrical engineers7068,410$48,420 - 95,8306%81%
29Surveyors7049,250$31,170 - 64,79024%82%
30Social and community service managers6046,050$22,540 - 64,05025%72%
31Management analysts6059,460$36,500 - 68,35022%78%
32Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation5050,140$32,600 - 66,6205%58%
33Financial analysts5056,230$25,040 - 81,34034%87%
34Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors5038,620$27,140 - 60,43034%73%
35Computer systems analysts5060,430$41,670 - 86,45029%68%
36Medical and public health social workers5042,000$26,930 - 61,31024%77%
37Computer specialists, all other5054,110$28,670 - 116,78015%68%
38Educational, vocational, and school counselors5061,090$55,970 - 68,90013%73%
39Legislators4033,660$14,280 - 95,7601%65%
40Mental health counselors4028,300$21,020 - 45,49030%73%
41Environmental scientists and specialists, including health4049,200$28,900 - 69,26025%93%
42Electronics engineers, except computer4087,070$58,350 - 106,5004%81%
43Network systems and data communications analysts4049,850$27,000 - 88,53053%57%
44Engineering managers4083,330$53,390 - 112,1507%84%
45Dentists, general40 $ - 9%100%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons2,93023,290$14,960 - 34,37012%25%
2Office clerks, general1,57024,340$14,900 - 35,17013%19%
3Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food1,51017,870$14,890 - 20,10018%5%
4General and operations managers1,40080,860$35,110 - 154,0802%48%
5Customer service representatives1,35025,180$20,130 - 32,23025%22%
6Cashiers1,23019,100$14,610 - 24,930-2%10%
7Waiters and waitresses1,04017,880$14,170 - 25,84011%14%
8Carpenters93034,520$21,850 - 50,81010%6%
9Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks86029,890$16,160 - 43,20013%16%
10First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers86041,110$26,410 - 63,9306%29%
11Construction laborers81027,710$19,400 - 35,90011%5%
12Cooks, restaurant76022,810$17,320 - 31,01012%5%
13Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners73021,690$16,240 - 30,05015%4%
14Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer70034,480$26,220 - 44,05010%4%
15Executive secretaries and administrative assistants69033,400$21,410 - 51,22015%18%
16First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers67039,390$21,650 - 61,6804%25%
17Team assemblers66022,690$17,250 - 30,8400%5%
18Computer support specialists62040,080$28,150 - 53,21013%43%
19Stock clerks and order fillers60023,680$16,380 - 32,440-7%8%
20Food preparation workers59018,710$14,900 - 24,02015%7%
21Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand57022,550$15,430 - 32,0202%5%
22Maintenance and repair workers, general56030,250$18,890 - 45,85010%6%
23Teacher assistants55022,190$17,570 - 26,36010%18%
24First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers55025,850$17,490 - 39,24011%14%
25Receptionists and information clerks55024,060$16,330 - 34,15017%13%
26First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers52048,140$29,300 - 71,3909%10%
27Maids and housekeeping cleaners50018,040$14,320 - 25,28013%5%
28Landscaping and groundskeeping workers49027,310$17,650 - 38,01018%6%
29Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive46028,930$18,470 - 39,8001%18%
30Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants45022,760$17,360 - 30,54018%7%
31Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks42026,620$20,620 - 38,1104%6%
32Automotive service technicians and mechanics38032,730$19,320 - 48,40014%4%
33Electricians35043,830$26,480 - 61,9707%7%
34Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters33027,300$18,490 - 37,3503%4%
35Bartenders32018,570$14,390 - 24,18011%17%
36Billing and posting clerks and machine operators32030,210$19,540 - 39,8604%15%
37First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers31044,670$26,010 - 73,080-4%15%
38Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators31039,460$30,320 - 50,7908%3%
39Telemarketers28029,600$14,310 - 42,150-9%14%
40Tellers27022,570$17,860 - 28,84014%16%
41Sales representatives, services, all other27054,170$28,780 - 92,16028%48%
42Child care workers27020,540$14,890 - 31,24018%15%
43Cement masons and concrete finishers27040,570$27,100 - 61,21011%2%
44Truck drivers, light or delivery services26029,140$18,280 - 48,2208%4%
45Business operations specialists, all other24057,970$31,960 - 86,69021%49%
46Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators22041,060$30,640 - 53,1308%4%
47Dishwashers22016,190$14,200 - 19,63010%3%
48Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop22016,770$14,350 - 19,78010%17%
49Bus drivers, school22029,540$26,060 - 33,9809%4%
50Driver/sales workers22030,170$17,360 - 40,190-4%4%
51Painters, construction and maintenance21031,060$21,990 - 42,03012%6%
52Security guards21025,420$17,840 - 32,55017%13%
53Administrative services managers21045,330$22,080 - 82,49012%40%
54Medical secretaries20028,270$19,200 - 38,00017%18%
55Food service managers20040,200$22,450 - 59,6005%24%
56Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses19035,800$27,660 - 43,09014%7%
57Packers and packagers, hand18020,980$14,590 - 30,350-11%3%
58Industrial truck and tractor operators18027,270$19,320 - 38,060-1%2%
59Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists18025,030$14,790 - 41,59012%6%
60Loan officers17051,630$24,090 - 89,10012%49%
61Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers17016,790$14,200 - 20,15012%6%
62Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks16016,980$14,340 - 20,40017%14%
63Counter and rental clerks16021,980$14,360 - 33,25023%16%
64Cooks, institution and cafeteria16019,230$15,920 - 24,35011%5%
65First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers16041,400$25,730 - 63,2807%13%
66Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop16015,540$14,090 - 17,08010%8%
67Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood15031,140$20,510 - 39,8004%0%
68Dental assistants15029,090$24,220 - 34,64029%9%
69Postal service mail carriers150 1%11%
70Cost estimators14046,280$26,940 - 76,81019%32%
71Drywall and ceiling tile installers14038,870$25,200 - 57,6707%2%
72Parts salespersons14032,600$22,150 - 41,650-1%6%
73Amusement and recreation attendants14016,450$14,060 - 19,78024%22%
74Pharmacy technicians14031,080$21,560 - 42,58032%16%
75Construction managers13067,050$46,490 - 88,67016%29%
76Order clerks13033,850$18,110 - 43,330-23%16%
77Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors13026,880$14,070 - 57,77027%47%
78Surveying and mapping technicians13038,150$27,490 - 52,51019%7%
79First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers13065,170$30,750 - 115,2404%38%
80Appraisers and assessors of real estate12038,230$29,430 - 49,38017%44%
81Cleaners of vehicles and equipment12018,500$14,380 - 24,84014%3%
82Medical transcriptionists12036,030$23,030 - 49,83014%10%
83Medical assistants11030,110$24,990 - 37,62035%10%
84First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers11026,460$17,640 - 36,66013%11%
85Payroll and timekeeping clerks11030,220$22,020 - 39,6603%18%
86Bus drivers, transit and intercity11021,760$14,720 - 24,67013%4%
87Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers11032,360$20,950 - 49,2405%2%
88File clerks10024,010$15,160 - 35,250-40%20%
89Property, real estate, and community association managers10034,060$20,990 - 48,60015%36%
90Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic10023,150$18,070 - 28,450-15%0%
91Preschool teachers, except special education9017,400$15,080 - 19,78026%43%
92First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators9043,020$26,420 - 64,25010%17%
93Logging equipment operators9037,200$22,330 - 55,3800%2%
94Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic9028,800$19,210 - 45,080-14%0%
95Machinists9030,010$17,730 - 39,800-2%3%
96Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators8048,920$22,950 - 72,3309%47%
97Laundry and dry-cleaning workers8020,650$14,720 - 30,22010%5%
98Cooks, short order8019,230$14,950 - 24,8905%5%
99Taxi drivers and chauffeurs8019,160$14,650 - 24,31013%15%
100Dental hygienists8067,720$55,830 - 80,94030%33%
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Jobs More Common Near Coeur d'Alene Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood31,14015018.3
Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators41,06022014.1
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters27,3003308.7
Appraisers and assessors of real estate38,2301205.7
Surveying and mapping technicians38,1501305.2
Medical transcriptionists36,0301204.2
Cement masons and concrete finishers40,5702703.7
Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic23,1501003.6
Drywall and ceiling tile installers38,8701403.2
Rehabilitation counselors41,8201003
Carpenters34,5209302.9
Computer support specialists40,0806202.9
Food service managers40,2002002.8
Chief executives111,0002602.5
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers48,1405202.5
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators39,4603102.4
Telemarketers29,6002802.4
General and operations managers80,8601,4002.3
Cooks, restaurant22,8107602.3
Administrative services managers45,3302102.2
Construction laborers27,7108102.2
Painters, construction and maintenance31,0602102.2
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks16,9801602.1
Bus drivers, transit and intercity21,7601102
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers25,8505501.9
Food preparation workers18,7105901.9
Team assemblers22,6906601.8
Parts salespersons32,6001401.8
Retail salespersons23,2902,9301.8
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products75,2002801.8
Bartenders18,5703201.8
Property, real estate, and community association managers34,0601001.7
Billing and posting clerks and machine operators30,2103201.7
Cost estimators46,2801401.7
Driver/sales workers30,1702201.7
First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers26,4601101.6
Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop16,7702201.6
Advertising sales agents41,0401001.6
Amusement and recreation attendants16,4501401.6
First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers41,1108601.6
Automotive service technicians and mechanics32,7303801.6
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers39,3906701.6
Maids and housekeeping cleaners18,0405001.6
Customer service representatives25,1801,3501.6
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food17,8701,5101.5
Construction managers67,0501301.5
Training and development specialists44,8501201.5
Payroll and timekeeping clerks30,2201101.5
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors26,8801301.5
Bus drivers, school29,5402201.5

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Order clerks33,8501.2130
Telemarketers29,6001.2280
Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood31,1401.17150
Driver/sales workers30,1701.15220
Bus drivers, school29,5401.13220
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers27,3101.13490
Medical transcriptionists36,0301.12120
Pharmacy technicians31,0801.11140
Cement masons and concrete finishers40,5701.1270
Medical assistants30,1101.07110
Parts salespersons32,6001.07140
Child care workers20,5401.07270
Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators41,0601.06220
Cooks, restaurant22,8101.05760
Sales representatives, services, all other54,1701.04270
Stock clerks and order fillers23,6801.04600
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food17,8701.041,510
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products75,2001.03280
Cashiers19,1001.031,230
Packers and packagers, hand20,9801.03180
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers39,3901.02670
Drywall and ceiling tile installers38,8701.01140
Security guards25,4201.01210
Truck drivers, light or delivery services29,1401.01260
Receptionists and information clerks24,0601.01550
Surveying and mapping technicians38,1501.01130
Teacher assistants22,1901550
Billing and posting clerks and machine operators30,2101320
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists25,0301180
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive28,9300.99460
Business operations specialists, all other57,9700.98240
Medical secretaries28,2700.97200
Food preparation workers18,7100.97590
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers16,7900.97170
Office clerks, general24,3400.961,570
Bartenders18,5700.96320
Waiters and waitresses17,8800.961,040
Computer support specialists40,0800.95620
Retail salespersons23,2900.952,930
Tellers22,5700.95270
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants22,7600.95450
Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners21,6900.95730
Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop16,7700.95220
Counter and rental clerks21,9800.94160
Maids and housekeeping cleaners18,0400.94500
Dishwashers16,1900.94220
Electricians43,8300.93350
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand22,5500.93570
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks29,8900.93860
Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks26,6200.93420

Highest Paying Jobs in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Chief executives111,000260
Pharmacists96,140100
Electronics engineers, except computer87,07040
Computer software engineers, applications84,450100
Engineering managers83,33040
Computer software engineers, systems software83,310 
General and operations managers80,8601,400
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products75,200280
Lawyers73,110210
Physical therapists72,99090
Sales engineers72,12080
Managers, all other70,240100
Network and computer systems administrators69,690 
Mechanical engineers69,220100
Electrical engineers68,41070
Medical and health services managers67,750140
Dental hygienists67,72080
Marketing managers67,48090
Financial managers67,240220
Construction managers67,050130
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers65,170130
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school65,010 
Civil engineers63,900100
First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers63,90030
Sales managers61,230190
Educational, vocational, and school counselors61,09050
Engineers, all other61,050 
Computer systems analysts60,43050
Management analysts59,46060
Electrical and electronic engineering technicians58,24050
Industrial production managers58,15070
Business operations specialists, all other57,970240
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers57,17040
Financial analysts56,23050
Market research analysts56,00090
Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other55,720 
Sales representatives, services, all other54,170270
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives54,14060
Computer specialists, all other54,11050
Computer and information systems managers51,740110
Loan officers51,630170
Surgical technologists50,640 
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation50,14050
Network systems and data communications analysts49,85040
Lodging managers49,320 
Surveyors49,25070
Environmental scientists and specialists, including health49,20040
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators48,92080
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers48,140520
Dental laboratory technicians47,61070

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