salary$97,880 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Boise City, ID area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$124,530per year
Jobs in the area8,550people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Boise City?
OK. Rent of $1,711 a month takes 21.0% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Boise City, ID?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Boise City, ID area is $97,880 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $79,110 and $124,530.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Boise City?
Typical rent of $1,711 a month takes 21.0% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boise City, ID metro area.