The Boise job market in mid-2025 reflects a dynamic blend of ongoing expansion and adaptation. A year of strong national and regional job growth, as highlighted by RealPage’s reporting that top metros added over 388,000 positions through June, has also brought opportunity to Boise despite some signs that it’s lost ground in nationwide lifestyle rankings. According to U.S. News, Boise was omitted from the Top 250 Best Places to Live in 2025, unlike previous years when it was a notable contender, mainly due to heightened competition and affordability pressures relative to other Idaho cities. Nevertheless, employment remains robust across several sectors. Major industries in Boise include healthcare, government, technology, construction, transportation, and finance. Leading employers are St. Luke’s Health System, Boise State University, Micron Technology, Albertsons, and Idaho’s state government. The healthcare sector has seen recent investments, such as Timber Springs Transitional Care bringing skilled nursing jobs, and The Ensign Group’s recent expansion underscores healthcare’s long-term growth potential. Construction continues to boom as the average construction worker in Idaho earns nearly $48,000 a year, according to ERI, reflecting both infrastructure and private sector demand. Tech jobs remain present but grow at a steadier pace after the surge of remote work and start-ups during and after the pandemic. Idaho’s transportation sector, supported by Union Pacific and regional logistics firms, also continues to add roles.

Statistically, while there is a national trend of historically low unemployment, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, younger Boise job seekers face different challenges: listeners aged 20 to 24 encounter unemployment at around 8 percent as of June 2025, which is more than double the national average. Seasonal patterns play a role, with hospitality and agriculture offering peak positions in spring and summer, while construction jobs remain comparatively less cyclical due to the region’s ongoing demand. Recent months have also brought challenges such as rising housing costs and a tight rental market, with Idaho News confirming that median home prices hit record highs, affecting worker mobility and commuter decisions. Many Boise-area workers now travel further for work, seek remote roles, or look for shift flexibility in key industries to offset rising living costs.

Government initiatives have aimed at both workforce training—especially for healthcare, transportation, and technology—and incentivizing companies to invest in upskilling and job creation. Boise’s job market continues to evolve alongside population shifts and changing immigration policies, with industry economists noting that immigration and an aging workforce could drive long-term worker shortages without additional policy action.

Some data gaps remain around very recent localized employment figures and precise sector-by-sector growth rates for Boise but the overall market remains healthy and competitive. Current job listings in Boise on Indeed include: Customer Service Representative at CVS Health, Technical Support Specialist at Ecolab, and Housing Program Supervisor for a local social services organization.

Listeners, the Boise job market is broad, resilient, and growing—driven by healthcare, construction, and continued investments in core services—even as affordability and competition present new challenges. Thank you for tuning in, and remember to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

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