Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $169,340 +20.2% vs national
Median hourly $81.41
10th percentile $101,160
90th percentile $202,610
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,160
    25th
    $123,970
    50th (median)
    $169,340
    75th
    $202,550
    90th
    $202,610

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 205% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 105% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer and Information Research Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $232,120
    Richmond, VA $231,930
    Washington $221,990
    Rochester, NY $204,340
    New York $197,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $191,880

    Nearby metros — Computer and Information Research Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $167,300
    Idaho $161,130
    Idaho Falls, ID $161,130
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $123,940
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $123,300
    Florida $117,250

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $112,230
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $83,600
    Computer Occupations, All Other $105,730
    Computer Network Architects $110,500
    Data Scientists $103,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Boise City, ID is $81.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.41 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries?

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Boise City, ID is 20.2% above the national median of $140,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Boise City?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $101,160 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,970.