Finance and Insurance in Boise City, ID
Metro Market Score 65.4 (Difficult), ranked #271 of 331 metros. 2,104 establishments, 14,334 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national finance and insurance average.
Boise City stands out for high finance and insurance labor costs. Wage competitiveness hits 71.6 (above the 70th percentile of metros), and year-over-year wage pressure at 57.1 signals continued increases. Plan for higher payroll if entering this market.
2,104 Finance and Insurance Firms in Boise City
Boise City vs Idaho Statewide
How this metro's finance and insurance market compares to Idaho overall. The state ranks #39/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Boise City | ID Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.4 Difficult | 56.2 High |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #271 of 331 metros | #39 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Boise City
Finance and Insurance in Other Idaho Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Boise City, ID MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.