Social Workers, All Other pay range in Boise
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,330 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Boise earn between $73,920 and $100,420.
- $38K10th
- $74K25th
- $91KMedian
- $100K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,880 | $6,823 | $39.37 |
| Median | $91,350 | $7,612 | $43.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,920 | $6,160 | $35.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,420 | $8,368 | $48.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Boise vs. Idaho and the U.S.
Other social workers in Boise earn 7% more than the Idaho average ($76,340) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +27% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $81,880 | $91,350 | $38,200 | $106,330 | 140 |
| Idaho | $76,340 | $88,610 | $36,450 | $106,330 | 210 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Boise
On the average salary of $81,880, a single filer in Boise takes home about $63,201 a year, or $5,267 a month and $2,431 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Is Boise a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boise area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.4), so the average $81,880 buys what about $83,219 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Boise ($49,100). A typical home costs $496,288, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Salt Lake City, UT$76,490
- Bend, OR$70,160
- Ogden, UT$71,350
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Provo, UT$64,920
- Missoula, MT$55,230
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Social Workers, All Other salary in Boise: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Boise?
$39.37 an hour on average, and $43.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Boise?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Boise?
About $63,201 a year ($5,267 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,880. Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Do other social workers earn more in Boise than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029; area Boise City, ID (14260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.90, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.