SOC 15-1251 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Programmers — Boise City
Boise City, ID
Median pay for this occupation in Boise City, ID is $92,270 a year, trailing the national median of $100,390 by 8.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Boise City, ID is $92,270 a year, trailing the national median of $100,390 by 8.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $74,860 and $103,330. The lowest tenth earn under $57,250, while the highest tenth earn more than $155,200.
Of the 507 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 81st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,250 | −43.0% |
| 25th | $74,860 | −25.4% |
| Median (50th) | $92,270 | −8.1% |
| 75th | $103,330 | +2.9% |
| 90th | $155,200 | +54.6% |
| Mean | $94,940 | −5.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boise City run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $92,270 goes as far as $96,618 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$92,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,618US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $92,270 a year, 8.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,250 to $155,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Programmers in Boise City, ID?
The median annual wage is $92,270, or $44.36 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 $100,390, so pay in Boise City, ID is 8.1% 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 $155,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,250 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.
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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