SOC 11-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer and Information Systems Managers — Boise City
Boise City, ID · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Boise City, ID is $161,990 per year, close to the national median of $175,140 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Boise City, ID is $161,990 per year, close to the national median of $175,140 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $92,680 at the tenth percentile to more than $220,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $116,460 to $182,020.
The area has 1,140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.9 of every thousand jobs. Idaho Falls leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $166,110. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 11th of 507 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,680 | −47.1% |
| 25th | $116,460 | −33.5% |
| Median (50th) | $161,990 | −7.5% |
| 75th | $182,020 | +3.9% |
| 90th | $220,700 | +26.0% |
| Mean | $156,990 | −10.4% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho Falls | $166,110 | 130 | |
| 2 | Lewiston | $139,990 | 40 | |
| 3 | Twin Falls | $136,250 | 50 | |
| 4 | Pocatello | $133,800 | 50 | |
| 5 | Coeur d'Alene | $124,900 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boise City run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $161,990 goes as far as $169,623 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$161,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$169,623US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $161,990 a year, 7.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $92,680 to $220,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Idaho Falls, at $166,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Boise City, ID?
The median annual wage is $161,990, or $77.88 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 $175,140, so pay in Boise City, ID is 7.5% lower. 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 Boise City, ID earns more than $220,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $92,680 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 Idaho Falls, at $166,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,140 jobs in this occupation in Boise City, 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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