Jobs in Moscow, Idaho

Looking for jobs in Moscow, Idaho, or a career move somewhere on the Palouse? This page is a good place to start.

RNG Group is an independent, women-owned recruiting firm founded in 2015. We place people in full-time, direct-hire roles, and we recruit for Moscow employers from our office in Boise.

Every search starts with a real conversation with a real person, not a keyword filter.

Below you’ll find our open Moscow jobs, who the big employers are, what the city pays and costs, and how to land an offer.

Current Jobs in Moscow

When we’re recruiting for a Moscow employer, the listing shows up here. Every role is a permanent, full-time position, and you’ll talk to a recruiter before your resume goes anywhere.

Nothing open right now, or nothing that fits yet? Join our talent network, tell us what you want next, and we’ll reach out when a Moscow role matches.

Not every role we recruit for gets posted publicly.

What Jobs Are in Demand in Moscow, Idaho?

Moscow is a college town, and the numbers show it. Education employs 27.0% of working Moscow residents, more than twice any other sector.

Accommodation and food services (11.6%), health care (11.0%) and retail (10.6%) come next. Professional and technical services hold 8.8%, and manufacturing 7.1%.

Those are the areas where our work overlaps with the Moscow job market:

• Healthcare: leadership, finance and administrative hires for hospitals and clinics. See our healthcare recruiting work.
• Professional and technical services: accounting, finance, HR, marketing and client-facing roles. More on professional services recruiting.
• Manufacturing: plant, quality and operations roles. See manufacturing recruiting.

Who Are the Biggest Employers in Moscow?

The Idaho Department of Labor lists the University of Idaho as Latah County’s largest employer, with 2,500 to 4,999 employees in 2025. Gritman Medical Center is next, with 500 to 999.

The rest of the county’s top 10:

• Moscow School District: 250 to 499
• Walmart, City of Moscow, Bennett Lumber Products and Latah County: 100 to 249 each
• Family Resource Home Care, Moscow Building Supply and University Inn: 100 to 249 each

Source: Idaho Department of Labor, Latah County Labor Force and Economic Profile, August 2026. The list only includes employers that allow their size range to be published.

The university’s main campus is in Moscow, so it anchors the local job market.

One university and one hospital sit at the top. The rest is smaller employers, and that’s where one great hire changes a lot.

What Is the Cost of Living in Moscow, Idaho?

Moscow’s median household income is $57,022, well below Idaho ($77,800) and the U.S. ($80,734).

Housing is cheaper than the state average. The cost of living in Moscow, Idaho shows up most in rent, at $927 a month against $1,238 statewide.

Across Latah County, covered jobs paid an average of $50,284 in 2025, according to the Department of Labor profile. Professional and business services averaged $73,423.

Weighing an offer? Compare the whole package, and check our 2026 hiring and compensation report for market pay on common roles.

How Fast Is the Moscow, Idaho Population Growing?

The Moscow, Idaho population grew 12.8% between 2010 and 2024, from 23,842 to 26,894 residents.

That’s steady, small-city growth. The local labor force stands at 14,504 people.

Finding a Job in Moscow

The Census Bureau’s five-year estimate puts Moscow’s unemployment at 7.9%, but the Idaho Department of Labor’s monthly count for Latah County was 2.9% in July 2026. The two measures cover different areas and time periods, so don’t read too much into either one alone.

• Look across the state line. Census commuting data in the Department of Labor profile shows 2,807 jobs held by Latah County residents were in Pullman, Washington, in 2023. That’s 16.8% of the total.
• Tailor your resume to each role. Lead with results that match the job description, not a list of duties.
• Consider remote work. A smaller market has fewer local openings, so remote roles can widen your options. Our career advice library has more.

Why Work With RNG Group in Moscow?

• We only do direct hire. No temp gigs and no temp-to-hire. Every placement is a permanent role.
• It’s free for candidates. Employers pay our fee, and you get resume help and interview coaching along the way.
• We know the region. We recruit across Idaho and the Northwest from Boise, and we’ll tell you straight whether a role is a fit.

Curious who we are? Read how RNG Group started.

Moscow, Idaho Jobs FAQ

Does it cost anything to work with RNG Group?

No, our service is free for candidates. Employers pay our fee when they hire.

Do you have an office in Moscow?

No. We recruit for Moscow employers from our Boise office at 211 W State St, Boise, ID 83702.

Who is the largest employer in Moscow, Idaho?

The University of Idaho, whose main campus is in Moscow. The Idaho Department of Labor lists it as Latah County’s largest employer, with 2,500 to 4,999 employees in 2025.

Hiring in Moscow?

If you’re adding full-time employees in Moscow, book a call and tell us what you’re hiring for. We’ll tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit, and here’s how we recruit.

Hiring in more than one part of the state? Read our guide to hiring across Idaho’s regional markets, or see our jobs in Boise.

Phone: (208) 342-9896
Email: hello@rng.group
Address: 211 W State St, Boise, ID 83702

Industries We Recruit For in Moscow

RNG Group places permanent, direct-hire talent across technology and software development, architecture, engineering and construction, manufacturing and consumer goods, healthcare and life sciences, food and beverage production and business and professional services. See all industries we serve, or if you’re hiring a leader, executive search.