Median DOL Salary
$88,301
Total DOL Filings
5,980
Companies Hiring
657
Cost of Living Index
103.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Boise, ID$88,301
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Boise, ID is 45% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Boise
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 2,847 | $101,750 | Other | |
| IBM India Private Limited | 374 | $74,825 | Staffing | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 304 | $69,200 | Other | |
| Wipro Limited | 211 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| Boise State University | 205 | $62,000 | Other | |
| IBM Corporation | 116 | $96,595 | Staffing | |
| HCL America INC | 91 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| HP Inc. | 84 | $112,976 | Other | |
| Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc. | 80 | $127,000 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 67 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| Intel Corporation | 64 | $97,408 | Other | |
| J.R. Simplot Company | 63 | $100,326 | Other | |
| Clearwater Analytics, LLC | 58 | $82,000 | Other | |
| Applied Materials, Inc | 54 | $120,000 | Other | |
| Mphasis Corporation | 52 | $80,388 | Staffing | |
| Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC | 49 | $106,552 | Other | |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | 36 | $71,594 | Other | |
| Experis US LLC | 31 | $83,699 | Other | |
| ASML US | 31 | $113,547 | Other | |
| Axon US Corp | 27 | $122,200 | Other | |
| KFORCE INC. | 26 | $87,360 | Other | |
| The Internet Truckstop LLC | 26 | $120,460 | Other | |
| NTT Data Inc | 24 | $91,021 | Other | |
| HMI North America, Inc. | 24 | $80,259 | Other | |
| HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY | 21 | $97,451 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Boise
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $130,887 | +14.4% | 6 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,000 | +64.6% | 5 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $123,600 | -21.5% | 31 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $116,469 | -22% | 32 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $112,609 | +10.6% | 10 |
| Financial Managers | $106,500 | -13.8% | 14 |
| Statisticians | $96,896 | N/A | 20 |
| Chemical Engineers | $95,400 | -10.8% | 79 |
| Sales Engineers | $95,000 | -5% | 23 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $93,650 | -9.7% | 50 |
| Materials Engineers | $93,220 | -8.4% | 289 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | +13.1% | 13 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $90,000 | -9.9% | 513 |
| Electrical Engineers | $90,000 | -30.2% | 234 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $89,836 | -29.8% | 10 |
| Management Analysts | $89,179 | +9.3% | 28 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $85,000 | +44% | 12 |
| Industrial Engineers | $83,325 | -25.9% | 167 |
| Engineers, All Other | $81,710 | -37.8% | 14 |
| Materials Scientists | $80,205 | N/A | 11 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Idaho
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Idaho.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $173,070 | N/A |
| Dentists, General | $166,560 | 690 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $161,130 | N/A |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,360 | 760 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $149,290 | 1,600 |
| Pharmacists | $138,580 | 1,750 |
| Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $136,550 | 60 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $136,440 | 930 |
| Physicists | $132,060 | 170 |
| Engineers, All Other | $131,390 | 590 |
Salary Trend in Boise, ID
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Boise, ID has a cost of living index of 103.1, which is 3.1% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $96,993 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $130,887 | $126,952 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,000 | $121,242 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $123,600 | $119,884 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $116,469 | $112,967 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $112,609 | $109,223 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Boise, ID stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Boise, ID
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.