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💰 COL Index: 93 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Boise City, ID

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$67,735
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$72,521
model average ÷ 93.4 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$154,499
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,139
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Boise City?

$67,735 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$67,735/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,645/month
Household income context$79,977

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -2% vs national

Marketing Manager

$154,499
💡 Purchasing-power model $165,416
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $74.28/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -2% vs national

Pharmacist

$133,336
💡 Purchasing-power model $142,758
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $64.10/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -2% vs national

Software Developer

$124,740
💡 Purchasing-power model $133,555
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $59.97/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -2% vs national

Construction Manager

$106,067
💡 Purchasing-power model $113,562
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $50.99/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -2% vs national

Project Manager

$99,274
💡 Purchasing-power model $106,289
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $47.73/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Boise City

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (93.4/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $154,499
2 Pharmacist $133,336
3 Software Developer $124,740
4 Construction Manager $106,067
5 Project Manager $99,274
6 Physical Therapist $97,735
7 Financial Analyst $97,049
8 Web Developer $90,913
9 Dental Hygienist $85,796
10 Accountant $84,375
11 Registered Nurse $84,365
12 Data Analyst $81,709
13 Police Officer $73,426
14 Human Resources Specialist $66,310
15 Elementary School Teacher $62,409
16 Plumber $62,095
17 Paralegal $61,507
18 Electrician $60,331
19 Real Estate Agent $60,262
20 Graphic Designer $60,125
21 Firefighter $55,989
22 Carpenter $55,792
23 HVAC Technician $54,567
24 Heavy Truck Driver $52,038
25 Insurance Agent $49,010
26 Nail Technician $49,010
27 Cosmetologist $49,010
28 Personal Trainer $49,010
29 Chef/Head Cook $49,010
30 Auto Mechanic $49,010
31 Veterinary Technician $49,010
32 Social Worker $49,010
33 Pharmacy Technician $49,010
34 Dental Assistant $49,010
35 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $49,010
36 Loan Officer $49,010
37 Welder $48,608
38 Medical Assistant $37,512
39 Security Guard $35,424
40 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $35,051

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Boise City salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.613×–1.470× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 93.4 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Boise City

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,139/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,388/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$491,800
📉
Unemployment
3.0%
💳
Median Income
$79,977
🎓
College Educated
48%
🚶
Walk Score
55/100
📊
Cost of Living
93
Below Avg Cost
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❓ Boise City Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Boise City mean on this page?

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$67,735 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Boise City workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Boise City?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,645 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Boise City?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Boise City?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.613×–1.470× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Boise City

Use the occupation rows to compare modeled gross-pay references, not to predict an offer. Validate the exact role, experience level, employer, benefits and location. Then model taxes and current household costs before making a relocation or career decision.

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