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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Boise City, ID

The median geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Boise City, ID earns $88,640 a year, 13% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $5,541 a month.

10th percentile
$65,170
25th percentile
$83,780
Median percentile
$88,640
75th percentile
$109,300
90th percentile
$160,090

Based on 50 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$66,490 take-home a year
Gross pay$88,640
Federal income tax−$10,671
Social Security + Medicare−$6,781
Idaho income tax (approx.)−$4,698
Monthly take-home$5,541
Every two weeks$2,557

Does it go far here?

$90,090Median pay in Boise City, ID is worth this at average US prices (local price level 98.4 vs 100).
27%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,487 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Boise City, ID

JobMedian pay
Physicians, All Other$281,440
Chief Executives$172,780
Architectural and Engineering Managers$168,530
Computer and Information Systems Managers$161,990
Marketing Managers$159,930
Pharmacists$150,710
Sales Managers$141,440
Physician Assistants$134,800

All geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers salaries · Take-home pay in Idaho