Jobs, pay and daily life in Boise City, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Boise City is a city in Idaho with 237,242 residents. The median household earns $83,904 a year and the median rent is $1,446 a month, which is 20.7% of the median household income. It is part of the Boise City, ID metropolitan area, where BLS counts 391,790 jobs.
Federal jobs in Idaho (247) →State guide: IdahoCountry guide
There are 247 federal postings open in Idaho (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 11,690 | 1.20 | $29,660 | $21,780 | $36,650 | -5% |
| General and Operations Managers | 11,270 | 1.28 | $83,680 | $42,690 | $175,000 | -21% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 9,850 | 0.91 | $35,850 | $28,910 | $41,600 | +0% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 9,460 | 1.45 | $46,640 | $31,470 | $62,400 | +4% |
| Retail Salespersons | 9,130 | 0.93 | $35,670 | $27,730 | $49,340 | +1% |
| Office Clerks, General | 8,810 | 1.42 | $45,860 | $30,450 | $63,930 | +2% |
| Registered Nurses | 8,550 | 1.00 | $97,880 | $79,110 | $124,530 | +0% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 8,030 | 1.08 | $44,480 | $31,480 | $49,630 | +11% |
| Cashiers | 6,830 | 0.88 | $32,000 | $24,060 | $38,810 | -3% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,380 | 1.23 | $60,330 | $46,780 | $92,930 | +3% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,920 | 0.83 | $37,530 | $30,220 | $46,350 | +1% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5,260 | 0.95 | $36,140 | $29,550 | $48,550 | -2% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 4,890 | 0.86 | $35,830 | $16,970 | $64,600 | +2% |
| Construction Laborers | 4,700 | 1.70 | $47,510 | $37,900 | $62,260 | +1% |
| Light Truck Drivers | 4,360 | 1.76 | $44,400 | $35,430 | $96,160 | -1% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 4,190 | 1.21 | $49,700 | $36,050 | $79,280 | -2% |
| Carpenters | 4,080 | 2.42 | $50,850 | $36,490 | $76,550 | -16% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 4,010 | 1.11 | $64,840 | $43,950 | $96,120 | -7% |
| Nursing Assistants | 3,790 | 1.04 | $39,220 | $24,960 | $48,260 | -7% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 3,700 | 1.04 | $37,230 | $27,170 | $47,410 | -0% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 1,010 | 1.17 | $281,440 | $38,390 | $407,570 | +6% |
| Chief Executives | 1,630 | 3.17 | $172,780 | $104,100 | $418,790 | -19% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 600 | 1.08 | $168,530 | $110,000 | $224,040 | -2% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,140 | 0.67 | $161,990 | $92,680 | $220,700 | -8% |
| Marketing Managers | 780 | 0.78 | $159,930 | $88,410 | $254,990 | -4% |
| Pharmacists | 830 | 1.03 | $150,710 | $77,180 | $164,660 | +7% |
| Sales Managers | 1,270 | 0.79 | $141,440 | $73,950 | $230,050 | -5% |
| Physician Assistants | 650 | 1.60 | $134,800 | $97,310 | $160,120 | -1% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 840 | 1.04 | $132,610 | $114,090 | $166,590 | +0% |
| Software Developers | 3,240 | 0.76 | $131,590 | $75,680 | $172,170 | -3% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 830 | 4.30 | $131,570 | $91,210 | $212,880 | -19% |
| Financial Managers | 1,570 | 0.74 | $131,130 | $78,820 | $222,250 | -21% |
| Managers, All Other | 690 | 0.44 | $130,970 | $70,500 | $209,300 | -8% |
| Electrical Engineers | 590 | 1.17 | $129,790 | $77,070 | $165,350 | +8% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,930 | 1.28 | $124,330 | $73,420 | $195,030 | +0% |
| Human Resources Managers | 550 | 0.99 | $115,360 | $82,250 | $213,800 | -23% |
| Construction Managers | 1,270 | 1.32 | $109,990 | $60,060 | $162,390 | -4% |
| Lawyers | 1,250 | 0.66 | $109,780 | $75,000 | $242,260 | -31% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 500 | 0.81 | $108,730 | $78,400 | $175,150 | -14% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 1,060 | 1.48 | $104,430 | $56,900 | $224,000 | -0% |
These figures are for the whole Boise City, ID metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $49,100 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.1% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 23.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 10.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 7.4% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
| Public administration | 5.1% |
| Other services | 4.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.3% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.1% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.6% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Work from home | 17.6% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 4.7% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,904 |
| Income per person | $49,861 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,446 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 20.7% |
| Median home value | $484,800 |
| Homeowners | 63.2% |
| Poverty rate | 10.6% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 98.4 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $49,100 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 5.30%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 47.5% |
| Born abroad | 7.9% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 67.2% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1.7 | 29 | 51 |
| Feb | 0.7 | 33 | 36 |
| Mar | 5.0 | 41 | 47 |
| Apr | 8.7 | 48 | 35 |
| May | 14.3 | 58 | 38 |
| Jun | 19.4 | 67 | 23 |
| Jul | 25.7 | 78 | 7 |
| Aug | 24.5 | 76 | 7 |
| Sep | 18.8 | 66 | 14 |
| Oct | 10.6 | 51 | 27 |
| Nov | 3.4 | 38 | 40 |
| Dec | -1.6 | 29 | 65 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian | ID | 9 mi | 130,138 | $100,795 | $1,805 |
| Spokane | WA | 287 mi | 230,293 | $70,064 | $1,215 |
| Salt Lake City | UT | 294 mi | 208,007 | $75,090 | $1,414 |
| West Valley City | UT | 295 mi | 138,437 | $92,209 | $1,504 |
| Reno | NV | 337 mi | 273,212 | $80,760 | $1,556 |
| Portland | OR | 343 mi | 636,958 | $91,478 | $1,648 |
| Vancouver | WA | 343 mi | 195,300 | $81,338 | $1,702 |
| Eugene | OR | 345 mi | 179,591 | $66,562 | $1,402 |
| Salem | OR | 348 mi | 178,865 | $75,487 | $1,400 |
| Kent | WA | 390 mi | 135,603 | $92,302 | $1,909 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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237,242 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,446 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 20.7% of the median household income.
$83,904 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.1% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
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