SOC 15-1252 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Software Developers — Idaho
Idaho · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Software Developers in Idaho is $131,590 per year, close to the national median of $135,980 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Software Developers in Idaho is $131,590 per year, close to the national median of $135,980 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $71,030 at the tenth percentile to more than $178,980 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $93,740 to $160,570.
Employment stands at 5,750, or 6.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Idaho ranks 17th by median wage. Boise City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $131,590. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 26th of 617 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,030 | −47.8% |
| 25th | $93,740 | −31.1% |
| Median (50th) | $131,590 | −3.2% |
| 75th | $160,570 | +18.1% |
| 90th | $178,980 | +31.6% |
| Mean | $134,370 | −1.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $131,590 | 3,240 | |
| 2 | Coeur d'Alene | $126,870 | 310 | |
| 3 | Twin Falls | $124,000 | 120 | |
| 4 | Idaho Falls | $123,450 | 530 | |
| 5 | Pocatello | $119,430 | 90 | |
| 6 | Lewiston | $101,310 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $131,590 goes as far as $137,791 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$131,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$137,791US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $131,590 a year, 3.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $71,030 to $178,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,750 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 17th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $131,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Software Developers in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $131,590, or $63.26 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 $135,980, so pay in Idaho is 3.2% 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 Idaho earns more than $178,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $71,030 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 $131,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,750 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. 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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