Software Developers Salary in Boise City, ID

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

Median annual salary $112,230 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $53.96
10th percentile $63,350
90th percentile $167,670
Employed locally 2,820
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,350
    25th
    $82,370
    50th (median)
    $112,230
    75th
    $136,950
    90th
    $167,670

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 136% Median Software Developers salary is 36% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $157,540
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $154,240
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $136,760
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $134,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $132,010
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $130,510

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$92,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Boise City, ID is $53.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.78 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Boise City, ID is 15.7% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Boise City?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $63,350 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,370.