SOC 17-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval — Southeast-Central Idaho
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Southeast-Central Idaho, ID is $99,340 per year, close to the national median of $99,280 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Southeast-Central Idaho, ID is $99,340 per year, close to the national median of $99,280 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $51,790 at the tenth percentile to more than $148,150 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,080 to $119,640.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.9 of every thousand jobs. Boise City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $94,270. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 26th of 306 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,790 | −47.8% |
| 25th | $63,080 | −36.5% |
| Median (50th) | $99,340 | +0.1% |
| 75th | $119,640 | +20.5% |
| 90th | $148,150 | +49.2% |
| Mean | $97,770 | −1.5% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $94,270 | 560 | |
| 2 | Coeur d'Alene | $90,850 | 40 | |
| 3 | Idaho Falls | $84,110 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southeast-Central Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $99,340 goes as far as $104,021 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$104,021US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,340 a year, 0.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,790 to $148,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $94,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Southeast-Central Idaho, ID?
The median annual wage is $99,340, or $47.76 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $99,280, so pay in Southeast-Central Idaho, ID is 0.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Southeast-Central Idaho, ID earns more than $148,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,790 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boise City, at $94,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Southeast-Central Idaho, ID. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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