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Average salary by job family in Boise
| Management | $122,620 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical | $105,680 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $105,640 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $102,230 |
| Legal | $101,220 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $85,630 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $81,310 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,090 |
| Community and Social Service | $60,880 |
| Protective Service | $60,260 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,010 |
| Construction and Extraction | $59,440 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $59,340 |
| Production | $56,220 |
| Sales and Related | $54,350 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $51,940 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $49,440 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,650 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $41,550 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,260 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,290 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $34,240 |
Highest-paying jobs in Boise
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$370,730
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$347,900
- Family Medicine Physicians$332,160
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$259,280
- Nurse Anesthetists$250,930
- Physicians, All Other$249,540
- Chief Executives$225,790
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$175,420
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$174,840
- Marketing Managers$161,750
Most common jobs in Boise and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 11,690 | $29,390 | $29,660 |
| General and Operations Managers | 11,270 | $101,510 | $83,680 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 9,850 | $34,650 | $35,850 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 9,460 | $46,890 | $46,640 |
| Retail Salespersons | 9,130 | $37,510 | $35,670 |
| Office Clerks, General | 8,810 | $46,710 | $45,860 |
| Registered Nurses | 8,550 | $95,990 | $97,880 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 8,030 | $42,470 | $44,480 |
| Cashiers | 6,830 | $32,460 | $32,000 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,380 | $62,040 | $60,330 |
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Cost of living in Boise
Prices in the Boise area are 2% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 98.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $64,530 therefore buys what $65,585 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $496,288, 6.0 times the median household income of $82,694.
$496,288typical home value
$82,694median household income
98.4BEA price parity
790,640metro population
Take-home pay in Boise
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,600 | $31,507 | $2,626 |
| Median wage | $49,100 | $40,138 | $3,345 |
| Average wage | $64,530 | $51,718 | $4,310 |
| 75th percentile wage | $76,430 | $59,656 | $4,971 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Salaries for every job in Boise
Management30 jobs
- Chief Executives$226K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$175K
- Marketing Managers$162K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$157K
- Sales Managers$151K
- Purchasing Managers$148K
- Financial Managers$148K
- Managers, All Other$138K
- Human Resources Managers$137K
- Training and Development Managers$136K
- Natural Sciences Managers$132K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$131K
- Industrial Production Managers$120K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$118K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$114K
- Construction Managers$113K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$113K
- Administrative Services Managers$107K
- Public Relations Managers$103K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$103K
- General and Operations Managers$102K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$101K
- Facilities Managers$101K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$99K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$96K
- Social and Community Service Managers$84K
- Education Administrators, All Other$83K
- Food Service Managers$75K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$63K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$53K
Computer and Mathematical16 jobs
- Software Developers$136K
- Database Architects$134K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$128K
- Information Security Analysts$118K
- Computer Network Architects$115K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$112K
- Data Scientists$108K
- Operations Research Analysts$100K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$99K
- Computer Programmers$95K
- Database Administrators$92K
- Computer Systems Analysts$84K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$80K
- Web Developers$78K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$71K
- Computer User Support Specialists$63K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical44 jobs
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$348K
- Family Medicine Physicians$332K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$259K
- Nurse Anesthetists$251K
- Physicians, All Other$250K
- Pharmacists$140K
- Dentists, General$140K
- Nurse Practitioners$136K
- Physician Assistants$132K
- Veterinarians$123K
- Optometrists$120K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$103K
- Occupational Therapists$103K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$102K
- Physical Therapists$99K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$97K
- Dental Hygienists$97K
- Radiation Therapists$97K
- Registered Nurses$96K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$95K
- Audiologists$92K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$90K
- Chiropractors$87K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Respiratory Therapists$78K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$78K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$73K
- Surgical Technologists$72K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$70K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$70K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$68K
- Athletic Trainers$67K
- Paramedics$67K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$60K
- Medical Records Specialists$58K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Recreational Therapists$54K
- Opticians, Dispensing$51K
- Pharmacy Technicians$48K
- Psychiatric Technicians$43K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43K
- Dietetic Technicians$41K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$40K
Architecture and Engineering22 jobs
- Engineers, All Other$141K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$141K
- Electrical Engineers$129K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$114K
- Environmental Engineers$112K
- Industrial Engineers$110K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$110K
- Civil Engineers$101K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$97K
- Mechanical Engineers$95K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$87K
- Landscape Architects$86K
- Surveyors$80K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$75K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Mechanical Drafters$70K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$69K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$68K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$54K
Legal7 jobs
Business and Financial Operations27 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$148K
- Project Management Specialists$106K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$104K
- Management Analysts$94K
- Loan Officers$93K
- Credit Analysts$91K
- Financial Examiners$91K
- Budget Analysts$89K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$88K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$87K
- Cost Estimators$87K
- Financial Risk Specialists$86K
- Logisticians$85K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$84K
- Accountants and Auditors$82K
- Insurance Underwriters$82K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$82K
- Compliance Officers$80K
- Labor Relations Specialists$77K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$75K
- Human Resources Specialists$71K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$69K
- Training and Development Specialists$67K
- Fundraisers$65K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$65K
- Tax Preparers$63K
Life, Physical, and Social Science30 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$125K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$114K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$100K
- Psychologists, All Other$100K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$95K
- Hydrologists$95K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$94K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$90K
- Chemists$85K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$85K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$81K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81K
- Forensic Science Technicians$81K
- Urban and Regional Planners$81K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$79K
- School Psychologists$75K
- Conservation Scientists$75K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$72K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$71K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$70K
- Foresters$66K
- Social Science Research Assistants$65K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$65K
- Microbiologists$63K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$62K
- Chemical Technicians$59K
- Food Science Technicians$53K
- Agricultural Technicians$52K
- Biological Technicians$46K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair33 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$114K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$84K
- Riggers$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$77K
- Avionics Technicians$77K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$69K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$69K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$68K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$68K
- Millwrights$65K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$60K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$59K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$59K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$58K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$57K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$57K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$56K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$54K
- Home Appliance Repairers$54K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$51K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$47K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$45K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$43K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$40K
- Bicycle Repairers$40K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$82K
- Healthcare Social Workers$71K
- Health Education Specialists$70K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$63K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61K
- Clergy$61K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$59K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$58K
- Community Health Workers$54K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$50K
Protective Service18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$101K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$86K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$66K
- Firefighters$65K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$60K
- Bailiffs$58K
- Transportation Security Screeners$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$54K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$53K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$43K
- Security Guards$40K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$35K
- School Bus Monitors$32K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media21 jobs
- Art Directors$108K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$85K
- Interpreters and Translators$80K
- Technical Writers$78K
- Interior Designers$74K
- Public Relations Specialists$71K
- Writers and Authors$70K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$70K
- Editors$69K
- Producers and Directors$67K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$64K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$61K
- Coaches and Scouts$60K
- Film and Video Editors$60K
- Graphic Designers$58K
- Audio and Video Technicians$56K
- Broadcast Technicians$50K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$41K
- Floral Designers$38K
- Photographers$37K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$31K
Construction and Extraction27 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$74K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$70K
- Electricians$66K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$66K
- Tapers$63K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63K
- Glaziers$61K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$57K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$57K
- Pipelayers$57K
- Sheet Metal Workers$57K
- Carpenters$56K
- Roofers$56K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$56K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$55K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$52K
- Tile and Stone Setters$51K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$50K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$49K
- Construction Laborers$49K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$47K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$45K
- Helpers--Carpenters$43K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$39K
Educational Instruction and Library34 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$111K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$108K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$82K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Instructional Coordinators$71K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$69K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$66K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$60K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$59K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$55K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$43K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$38K
- Tutors$38K
- Library Technicians$37K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
Production45 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$109K
- Gas Plant Operators$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$63K
- Machinists$62K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$61K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$60K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$59K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$57K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$56K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Food Batchmakers$53K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$52K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$51K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$45K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$44K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$43K
- Furniture Finishers$42K
- Printing Press Operators$42K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$41K
- Upholsterers$41K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Sewing Machine Operators$39K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$39K
- Production Workers, All Other$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
- Bakers$36K
Sales and Related18 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$125K
- Advertising Sales Agents$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$85K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$84K
- Real Estate Brokers$83K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$81K
- Insurance Sales Agents$77K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52K
- Travel Agents$51K
- Parts Salespersons$49K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$47K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$42K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$39K
- Retail Salespersons$38K
- Telemarketers$35K
- Cashiers$32K
Transportation and Material Moving22 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$371K
- Commercial Pilots$146K
- Transportation Inspectors$94K
- Flight Attendants$84K
- Crane and Tower Operators$70K
- Traffic Technicians$65K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62K
- Light Truck Drivers$55K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$53K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$50K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Parking Attendants$34K
Office and Administrative Support41 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$61K
- Postal Service Clerks$60K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$59K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$58K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$57K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$56K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$56K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$56K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$54K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$53K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53K
- Procurement Clerks$53K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$52K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$48K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47K
- Customer Service Representatives$47K
- Office Clerks, General$47K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47K
- Order Clerks$46K
- New Accounts Clerks$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- File Clerks$44K
- Data Entry Keyers$44K
- Tellers$43K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$42K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$41K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$37K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry6 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44K
- Pest Control Workers$44K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$69K
- Massage Therapists$65K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$64K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$56K
- Dental Assistants$50K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$48K
- Medical Assistants$46K
- Phlebotomists$43K
- Orderlies$41K
- Medical Transcriptionists$41K
- Nursing Assistants$40K
- Pharmacy Aides$40K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
- Physical Therapist Aides$31K
Personal Care and Service16 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$68K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$46K
- Tour and Travel Guides$42K
- Animal Trainers$40K
- Skincare Specialists$39K
- Residential Advisors$37K
- Animal Caretakers$37K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36K
- Recreation Workers$35K
- Concierges$35K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$31K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$30K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Waiters and Waitresses$37K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Bartenders$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Cooks, Fast Food$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
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Salary in Boise: questions
What is a good salary in Boise?
Half of all workers in the Boise metro earn less than $49,100 and the average is $64,530. Earning more than $76,430 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Boise to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $68,647, because prices here are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Boise?
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($370,730), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($347,900), Family Medicine Physicians ($332,160).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Boise City, ID (14260), all occupations and 506 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
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