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Business Analyst.

Boise.

$99,000

median salary, 2% below the national average

$75,000 to $130,000. Last updated August 2026.

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The median Business Analyst salary in Boise is $99,000, 2% below the national average. Entry level starts near $75,000. Experienced professionals push past $130,000. Boise has emerged as one of the fastest growing tech cities in the Mountain West, driven by Micron Technology, HP, and a wave of startup relocations. That spread is your negotiation window. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page.

Salary range.

25th Percentile

$75,000

per year

Median

$99,000

per year

75th Percentile

$130,000

per year

Where do you fall?

$75,000$130,000

Orbyt estimate for Business Analyst in Boise, modelled from national occupation wages adjusted for local cost of living. The published government benchmark for this occupation is below.

Government benchmark for this occupation

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $86,390 for Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111) in the Boise City, ID metropolitan area, based on 2,180 employed workers (May 2025 release).

10th percentile

$54,020

25th percentile

$66,000

Median

$86,390

75th percentile

$117,310

90th percentile

$146,700

Workers surveyed

2,180

BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111) rather than Business Analyst specifically. The Boise range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.

View the BLS source for SOC 13-1111

Salary by experience.

The gap between entry and lead level is typically $89,000. Where you land depends on years of experience and what you bring to the table.

Entry (0-2 yrs)

$64,000

to $79,000

Mid (3-5 yrs)

$84,000

to $104,000

Senior (6-9 yrs)

$109,000

to $129,000

Lead (10+ yrs)

$124,000

to $153,000

Total compensation.

Base salary is not the full picture. Equity, bonus, and signing can add $28,000 to the total package.

Base

$99,000

Equity

$16,000

Bonus

$10,000

Signing

$2,000

Estimated total: $127,000

How Boise compares.

Boise, ID

$99,000

Cost of living: 5% below average

National Average

$101,000

Boise is $2,000 below

Business Analyst salary by city.

Business Analyst salary comparison across 10 cities
CityMedianRangeCOLAdjusted
San Jose, CA$138,000$105,000 to $182,0001.38x$100,000
San Francisco, CA$135,000$103,000 to $178,0001.35x$100,000
Honolulu, HI$130,000$99,000 to $171,0001.30x$100,000
New York, NY$129,000$99,000 to $170,0001.28x$101,000
Washington DC, DC$128,000$97,000 to $168,0001.25x$102,000
Seattle, WA$125,000$95,000 to $165,0001.24x$101,000
Boston, MA$124,000$95,000 to $164,0001.22x$102,000
Los Angeles, CA$123,000$94,000 to $162,0001.18x$104,000
San Diego, CA$119,000$91,000 to $157,0001.17x$102,000
Boise, ID$99,000$75,000 to $130,0000.95x$104,000

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Salary by role in Boise.

Salary comparison by role in Boise
RoleMedianRange
CTO$296,000$231,000 to $385,000
General Counsel$274,000$213,000 to $356,000
CEO$259,000$188,000 to $357,000
Mechanical Engineer$100,000$80,000 to $127,000
Business Analyst$99,000$75,000 to $130,000
Project Manager$99,000$75,000 to $129,000
Civil Engineer$98,000$77,000 to $125,000
Environmental Engineer$98,000$76,000 to $123,000

What you should know.

If you are interviewing for Business Analyst roles in Boise, here is what you are walking into. Boise has emerged as one of the fastest growing tech cities in the Mountain West, driven by Micron Technology, HP, and a wave of startup relocations. The city's quality of life and affordability have attracted significant in-migration from California and Washington. Tech salaries are rising fast as demand outpaces local talent supply. Technical depth separates pay tiers for business analysts. Those proficient in SQL, Python, and BI tools like Tableau earn 15 to 20% more than peers focused solely on requirements gathering. Domain expertise in finance, healthcare, or supply chain commands additional premiums due to regulatory complexity.

Junior business analysts start at $58,000 to $72,000. Mid-level analysts with domain specialization earn $80,000 to $100,000. Senior business analysts reach $105,000 to $125,000, and the path forward leads to product management or analytics leadership roles paying $130,000 to $160,000. In Boise, cost of living sits near the national average, so the numbers you see are roughly what you keep.

Base salary is not the full picture. Bonuses range from 5 to 15% of base salary, with consulting firms offering the highest variable pay. Equity is uncommon except at tech companies, where RSUs can add $5,000 to $20,000 annually. And on the tax side: idaho has a flat 5.8% state income tax. Boise has no city income tax. While higher than neighboring states, the rate is offset by affordable housing and low overall cost of living. When someone quotes you $99,000, ask what the total package looks like. The gap between base and total comp is where real money hides.

On negotiation: Reference Bay Area and Seattle talent competition. Boise employers increasingly match 80 to 90% of coastal salaries for in demand tech roles. The range for Business Analysts in Boise runs from $75,000 to $130,000. That is not a narrow window. Where you land inside it depends almost entirely on whether you negotiate and how well you prepare.

Sources: BLS OES, H-1B LCA (DOL). COL: BEA Regional Price Parities (2025). Data verified by Justin Bartak, Founder & Chief AI Officer. Last verified July 1, 2026. Full methodology

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25th

$75,000

Median

$99,000

75th

$130,000

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Common questions.

The CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) and PMI-PBA are most valued, typically adding 8 to 12% salary uplift. Agile certifications like CSPO also help, especially when paired with technical skills in SQL or data visualization tools.

Absolutely. Business analysts frequently transition into product management, data analytics, or management consulting within three to five years. Each of these paths offers significantly higher compensation ceilings, often exceeding $150,000 at mid-career levels.

The national median for a Business Analyst is $104,211. In Boise, cost of living adjustments push the median to $99,000. That discount reflects Boise's lower housing, transportation, and everyday costs.

Junior business analysts start at $58,000 to $72,000. Mid-level analysts with domain specialization earn $80,000 to $100,000. Senior business analysts reach $105,000 to $125,000, and the path forward leads to product management or analytics leadership roles paying $130,000 to $160,000. In Boise, each step up the ladder is amplified by the local cost of living multiplier, which means senior roles pay proportionally more than in lower cost markets.

Boise has emerged as one of the fastest growing tech cities in the Mountain West, driven by Micron Technology, HP, and a wave of startup relocations. The city's quality of life and affordability have attracted significant in-migration from California and Washington. For Business Analysts specifically, the median salary of $99,000 reflects that demand.

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