Software developers in Boise City, ID earn a median salary of $131,590, which is 3.2% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Boise City, ID

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Engineers, All Other	$135,020	$106,440	$170,530	310
Software Developers	$131,590	$99,990	$161,350	3,240
Computer Hardware Engineers	$131,570	$100,770	$169,540	830
Electrical Engineers	$129,790	$104,090	$165,240	590
Database Architects	$122,810	$99,500	$164,110	150
Environmental Engineers	$109,350	$93,600	$124,780	100
Information Security Analysts	$106,020	$82,070	$138,200	410
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$105,150	$80,540	$125,230	40
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$102,770	$96,050	$128,560	410
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$102,110	$61,600	$153,990	360
Computer Occupations, All Other	$101,330	$81,000	$136,990	620
Computer Network Architects	$100,950	$79,810	$135,840	420
Industrial Engineers	$100,840	$81,420	$129,580	810
Civil Engineers	$99,510	$79,590	$110,110	1,610
Data Scientists	$97,950	$77,990	$130,780	600
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$97,550	$47,070	$124,760	80
Operations Research Analysts	$97,010	$68,640	$125,210	260
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$94,270	$72,390	$118,340	560
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$94,140	$78,630	$108,850	510
Computer Programmers	$92,270	$74,860	$103,330	--
Mechanical Engineers	$91,340	$75,860	$106,390	480
Database Administrators	$82,620	$65,660	$117,380	120
Computer Systems Analysts	$81,280	$63,240	$98,550	810
Web Developers	$79,290	$61,240	$93,360	110
Landscape Architects	$79,190	$70,730	$101,280	90
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$77,830	$61,000	$85,510	390
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$75,520	$66,030	$79,500	50
Surveyors	$75,050	$66,590	$90,610	100
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$72,010	$50,580	$79,440	40
Computer Network Support Specialists	$71,910	$61,300	$99,520	390
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$63,770	$57,080	$78,360	140
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$63,480	$44,460	$74,050	50
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$63,160	$58,160	$76,380	560
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,820	$47,080	$67,060	160
Computer User Support Specialists	$58,340	$48,770	$75,240	1,960
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$58,240	$47,730	$98,420	170
Mechanical Drafters	$56,860	$48,900	$93,470	130
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$48,670	$45,280	$62,930	220

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Boise City, ID?

The highest paying tech jobs in Boise City, ID are Engineers, All Other ($135,020 median), Software Developers ($131,590 median), Computer Hardware Engineers ($131,570 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Boise City, ID?

Software developers in Boise City, ID earn a median salary of $131,590, with salaries ranging from $99,990 at the 25th percentile to $161,350 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 3,240 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.