Data Entry Specialist salary in Boise City, ID
No other area in Idaho pays data entry specialists less than Boise City. The median is $40,260 a year1, 6.0% below the Idaho statewide median of $42,810 and 2.6% below the US median of $41,340. Nationally it ranks #159 of 394 areas. With about 270 data entry specialists, 50% of the Idaho total, no area in Idaho employs more.
BLS occupation 43-9021, area Boise City, ID. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Boise City against Idaho and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $29,990 | $40,260 | $60,480 | |
| Idaho | $29,990 | $42,810 | $59,460 | |
| United States | $31,200 | $41,340 | $58,790 |
The middle half of data entry specialists in Boise City earns $35,150–$49,580. The top tenth earns $60,480 or more, 2.0 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 1.9 times. The mean ($43,580) is 8% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $14,430 wide, between the figure for Idaho ($14,970) and the US figure ($12,650).
What to budget for a data entry specialist here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,990 | $2,499 | $14.42 | $38,697 |
| 25th percentile | $35,150 | $2,929 | $16.90 | $45,355 |
| Median | $40,260 | $3,355 | $19.36 | $51,948 |
| 75th percentile | $49,580 | $4,132 | $23.84 | $63,974 |
| 90th percentile | $60,480 | $5,040 | $29.08 | $78,039 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $9,320 over the median, the 25th only $5,110 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $12,026 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $41,340 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Boise City, and the Idaho statewide median of $42,810 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Boise City
At the $40,260 median, a local hire costs about $51,948 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $11,688 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
We place executive assistants, customer support and e-commerce staff today; for data entry specialists we answer within one business day whether we can help. Enter the monthly pay you have in mind to compare it with a local hire. The fee field shows our standard fee3; Deel's contractor plan is the default payroll tool4.
Other roles in Boise City
Of the 17 roles we track in Boise City, this one ranks #16 by median pay, between e-commerce order specialists ($41,720) and virtual receptionists ($37,500). Project Coordinator is the highest at $98,580.
| Role | Median | vs data entry specialist | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | +13.0% | 3,380 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +12.2% | 2,270 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | +3.6% | 50 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | this role | 270 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -6.9% | 2,280 |
Measured against the US median, data entry specialists rank #6 of the 17 roles we track in Boise City (-2.6%), between bookkeepers (-1.9%) and project coordinators (-3.7%). The typical role here is at -6.7%, so, measured against the US, data entry specialists cost more in Boise City than the area's general pay level would suggest. Data entry specialists hold 0.6% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Boise City, 0.6% across Idaho and 0.8% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Idaho
Across the 5 areas of Idaho with data for this job, the median runs from $40,260 in Boise City to $47,170 in Twin Falls, a gap of $6,910 a year. No other area in Idaho has as many data entry specialists, and none of the others pays less.
| Area | Median | vs Boise City | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls, ID | +17.2% | 40 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | +11.1% | 30 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | +9.1% | 50 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | +4.4% | 70 | |
| Boise City, ID | this area | 270 |
Boise City against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Boise City is #74 of 389 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Idaho, Richmond and Greenville pay just above Boise City and Iowa City and Pensacola-Ferry Pass just below. All four are within $30 a year of the median in Boise City. Of the three markets with about as many data entry specialists, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Boise City | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | +8.0% | 270 | jobs | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | +0.9% | 290 | jobs | |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | +0.5% | 260 | jobs | |
| Greenville, NC | +0.1% | 30 | pay | |
| Richmond, VA | +0.0% | 480 | pay | |
| Boise City, ID | this area | 270 | ||
| Iowa City, IA | +0.0% | 40 | pay | |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass, FL | -0.0% | 120 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a data entry specialist in Boise City, ID?
About $51,948 a year at the median, or $4,329 a month: $40,260 in pay plus about $11,688 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do data entry specialists earn in Boise City?
The median was $40,260 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $29,990, the 90th $60,480, and the middle half earned $35,150 to $49,580.
Is Boise City the cheapest area in Idaho for data entry specialists?
Yes. Its median of $40,260 is the lowest of 5 areas in Idaho. Idaho Falls is next at $42,040.
How many data entry specialists work in Boise City?
BLS counts about 270 in the May 2025 survey. That is 50% of the Idaho total of 540. No other area in Idaho has as many.
Does a data entry specialist cost more than a virtual receptionist in Boise City?
Yes: $2,760 a year more at the median. The medians are $40,260 and $37,500.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-9021: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-13.