Recruiter salary in Boise City, ID
Recruiters earn more in Boise City than anywhere else in Idaho. Expect a median of $66,060 a year1, 1.6% above the Idaho statewide median of $64,990 and 13.0% below the US median of $75,940. Nationally it ranks #264 of 521 areas. It is the largest market for the job in Idaho: about 2,180 people, 55% of the Idaho total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, 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 | $44,200 | $66,060 | $103,420 | |
| Idaho | $43,820 | $64,990 | $102,490 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Boise City earns $49,940–$81,480. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $103,420, only 2.3 times the bottom tenth, against 2.7 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $31,540 wide, against $31,590 across Idaho and $40,770 nationally: employers in Boise City pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a recruiter here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,200 | $3,683 | $21.25 | $57,032 |
| 25th percentile | $49,940 | $4,162 | $24.01 | $64,439 |
| Median | $66,060 | $5,505 | $31.76 | $85,239 |
| 75th percentile | $81,480 | $6,790 | $39.17 | $105,135 |
| 90th percentile | $103,420 | $8,618 | $49.72 | $133,445 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $15,420 a year in pay and about $19,897 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $16,120 in pay. 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 $75,940 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Boise City, and the Idaho statewide median of $64,990 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Boise City
At the $66,060 median, a local hire costs about $85,239 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $19,179 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Boise City
Of the 17 roles we track in Boise City, this one ranks #3 by median pay, between accountants ($76,700) and office managers ($64,840). Project Coordinator is the highest at $98,580.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +49.2% | 3,220 | |
| Accountant | +16.1% | 3,140 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 2,180 | |
| Office Manager | -1.8% | 4,010 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -5.6% | 2,020 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #14 of the 17 roles we track in Boise City (-13.0%), between sales development representatives (-11.7%) and paralegals (-15.0%). The typical role here is at -6.7%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost less in Boise City than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 5.2% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Boise City, 4.7% across Idaho and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Idaho
Across the 8 areas of Idaho with data for this job, the median runs from $61,150 in Pocatello to $66,060 in Boise City, a gap of $4,910 a year. No other area in Idaho has as many recruiters, and all 7 others pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Boise City | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | this area | 2,180 | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | -0.1% | 110 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | -3.3% | 280 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | -4.0% | 280 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | -4.7% | 240 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | -5.7% | 290 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | -7.3% | 190 |
Boise City against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Boise City is #66 of 521 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, Anniston-Oxford and Wildwood-The Villages pay just above Boise City and Saginaw and Niles just below. All four are within $130 a year of the median in Boise City. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Boise City | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | +6.8% | 2,190 | jobs | |
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | +4.5% | 2,160 | jobs | |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | +0.2% | 170 | pay | |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | +0.0% | 190 | pay | |
| Boise City, ID | this area | 2,180 | ||
| Saginaw, MI | +0.0% | 400 | pay | |
| Niles, MI | -0.0% | 270 | pay | |
| Tucson, AZ | -3.2% | 2,130 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Boise City, ID?
About $85,239 a year at the median, or $7,103 a month: $66,060 in pay plus about $19,179 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Boise City?
The median was $66,060 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $44,200, the 90th $103,420, and the middle half earned $49,940 to $81,480.
Is Boise City the most expensive area in Idaho for recruiters?
Yes. Its median of $66,060 is the highest of 8 areas in Idaho. Lewiston comes next at $66,000.
How many recruiters work in Boise City?
BLS counts about 2,180 in the May 2025 survey. That is 55% of the Idaho total of 3,930. No other area in Idaho has as many.
Does a recruiter cost more than an office manager in Boise City?
Yes: $1,220 a year more at the median. The medians are $66,060 and $64,840.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1071: 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 2026-11-12.