Software Developers Salary in Idaho
Software Developers in Idaho have a median of $131,590 a year, below the national $135,980 (−3%); the state ranks 17th of 50 states by median. Software Developers earn 2.7 times the median across all occupations in Idaho ($47,970). Among neighbouring states, Washington and Oregon pay more (up to $166,540 in Washington) and Nevada, Utah, Montana and Wyoming pay less (down to $115,170 in Wyoming). Idaho employs 5,750 software developers, 6.71 per 1,000 jobs, the 36th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.62 means it is less common in Idaho than nationally.
Idaho vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Idaho | Hourly | $34.15 | $45.07 | $63.26 | $77.20 | $86.05 | $64.60 | 5,750 | 6.71 | 0.62 |
| Annual | $71,030 | $93,740 | $131,590 | $160,570 | $178,980 | $134,370 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $39.64 | $50.58 | $65.38 | $82.68 | $103.21 | $71.20 | 1,687,890 | – | – |
| Annual | $82,460 | $105,210 | $135,980 | $171,980 | $214,670 | $148,100 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 17th of 50 states
- Rank by employment
- 36th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.62
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.71
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Idaho's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Idaho
7 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Idaho publish a row for software developers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $63.26 | $131,590 | $75,680 | $172,170 | 3,240 | 8.26 | 0.76 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $61.00 | $126,870 | $72,080 | $189,080 | 310 | 4.35 | 0.40 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $59.62 | $124,000 | $62,400 | $195,150 | 120 | 2.35 | 0.22 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $59.35 | $123,450 | $64,250 | $224,670 | 530 | 6.48 | 0.60 |
| Pocatello, ID | $57.42 | $119,430 | $76,010 | $167,630 | 90 | 2.47 | 0.23 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $48.71 | $101,310 | $64,150 | $171,050 | 70 | 2.56 | 0.24 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $48.43 | $100,740 | $64,490 | $169,380 | 960 | 14.30 | 1.32 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $60.10 | $125,010 | $74,460 | $178,980 | 260 | 2.67 | 0.25 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Software Developers (every state ranked) and the Idaho wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Idaho estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.