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Idaho’s Technology Industry

Forging the Future in Tech Advancement

Idaho has a long history of innovation.

From the first electronic television set to the invention of frozen French fries, Idaho’s inventors have harnessed brilliant ideas to change the world. Idaho is home to the only US-based memory chip maker, Micron Technology, and a myriad of other high-profile tech companies.

Quick Facts

$1.8 billion GDP (2022)

Idaho’s technology industry generated $1.8 billion in GDP for the state.

Source: Emsi Lightcast, 2022

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7,518 jobs

The technology industry employs over 7,518 across the state.

Source: Emsi Lightcast, 2022

$80,000 average wage

The technology industry is responsible for generating high-paying jobs. The average employee in the technology industry has a wage of $80,000.

Source: Emsi Lightcast, 2022

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