Sales Development Representative salary in Boise City, ID
For this job Boise City sits between the state and national figures, with a median of $61,810 a year1. That is 4.9% above the Idaho statewide median of $58,930, and 11.7% below the US median of $69,990. Among US areas it comes in at #181 of 520. It is the largest market for the job in Idaho: about 2,970 people, 59% of the Idaho total.
BLS occupation 41-3091, 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 | $34,320 | $61,810 | $169,820 | |
| Idaho | $34,160 | $58,930 | $166,230 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
Pay is more spread out here than nationally: the top tenth earns $169,820 or more, 4.9 times the bottom tenth, against 3.9 times across the US. Two offers for the same title can sit far apart. The middle half of sales development representatives in Boise City earns $44,300–$106,060. The mean ($80,530) is 30% 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 $61,760 wide, wider than in Idaho as a whole ($53,200) and the US ($52,810), so what a sales development representative earns in Boise City depends more on the employer.
What to budget for a sales development representative here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,320 | $2,860 | $16.50 | $44,284 |
| 25th percentile | $44,300 | $3,692 | $21.30 | $57,161 |
| Median | $61,810 | $5,151 | $29.72 | $79,755 |
| 75th percentile | $106,060 | $8,838 | $50.99 | $136,852 |
| 90th percentile | $169,820 | $14,152 | $81.64 | $219,123 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $44,250 over the median, the 25th only $17,510 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $57,097 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 $69,990 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Boise City, and the Idaho statewide median of $58,930 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Boise City
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $17,945 to the $61,810 median and brings it to $79,755 a year. 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 #6 by median pay, between marketing specialists ($62,380) and executive assistants ($60,200). Project Coordinator is the highest at $98,580.
| Role | Median | vs sales development representative | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Manager | +4.9% | 4,010 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +0.9% | 2,020 | |
| Sales Development Representative | this role | 2,970 | |
| Executive Assistant | -2.6% | 640 | |
| Paralegal | -13.5% | 1,140 |
Measured against the US median, sales development representatives rank #13 of the 17 roles we track in Boise City (-11.7%), between e-commerce order specialists (-9.6%) and recruiters (-13.0%). The typical role here is at -6.7%, so, measured against the US, sales development representatives cost less in Boise City than the area's general pay level would suggest. Sales development representatives hold 7.1% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Boise City, 6.0% across Idaho and 7.9% 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 $46,210 in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area to $62,750 in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area, a gap of $16,540 a year. No other area in Idaho has as many sales development representatives, and 6 of the other 7 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Boise City | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | +1.5% | 230 | |
| Boise City, ID | this area | 2,970 | |
| Pocatello, ID | -5.1% | 160 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | -8.3% | 330 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | -14.2% | 350 | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | -18.8% | 70 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | -23.3% | 190 |
Boise City against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Boise City is #66 of 518 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, Fresno and Champaign-Urbana pay just above Boise City and Bozeman and Lincoln just below. All four are within $30 a year of the median in Boise City. Of the three markets with about as many sales development representatives, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Boise City | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | +22.7% | 3,060 | jobs | |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY | +10.1% | 3,060 | jobs | |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | +1.1% | 2,880 | jobs | |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | +0.0% | 650 | pay | |
| Fresno, CA | +0.0% | 2,170 | pay | |
| Boise City, ID | this area | 2,970 | ||
| Bozeman, MT | -0.0% | 330 | pay | |
| Lincoln, NE | -0.0% | 1,050 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a sales development representative in Boise City, ID?
About $79,755 a year at the median, or $6,646 a month: $61,810 in pay plus about $17,945 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do sales development representatives earn in Boise City?
The median was $61,810 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $34,320, the 90th $169,820, and the middle half earned $44,300 to $106,060.
Is Boise City cheaper than the rest of Idaho for sales development representatives?
No, it costs more: a median of $61,810 against $58,930 statewide. The next area up in Idaho is the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area at $62,750, the next down Pocatello at $58,660.
How many sales development representatives work in Boise City?
BLS counts about 2,970 in the May 2025 survey. That is 59% of the Idaho total of 5,030. No other area in Idaho has as many.
Does a sales development representative cost more than an executive assistant in Boise City?
Yes: $1,610 a year more at the median. The medians are $61,810 and $60,200.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: 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.