salary$134,800 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Boise City, ID area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$97,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$160,120per year
Jobs in the area650people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Boise City?
Cheap. Rent of $1,711 a month takes 15.2% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Boise City, ID?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Boise City, ID area is $134,800 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $97,310 and $160,120.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Boise City?
Typical rent of $1,711 a month takes 15.2% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boise City, ID metro area.