Quick answer: Training and Development Specialists in the Boise City area earn a median $62,210 per year, below the national median of $69,280, and the metro employs about 1,100 of them (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
| Metric | Boise City metro | Idaho | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $62,210 | $61,720 | $69,280 |
| 10th percentile | $31,510 | $30,720 | $38,760 |
| 25th percentile | $46,010 | $45,940 | $50,110 |
| 75th percentile | $80,930 | $80,010 | $95,050 |
| 90th percentile | $103,250 | $102,600 | $123,250 |
| Employment | 1,100 | 2,430 | 458,300 |
| Location quotient | 0.96 | - | 1.00 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Metro figures cover the Boise City, ID metropolitan statistical area.
The Boise City median of $62,210 is below the national median of $69,280, and above the Idaho statewide median of $61,720 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The metro’s location quotient of 0.96 means training and development specialists are less concentrated here than in the average U.S. labor market (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Higher concentration generally means more employers competing for the same people, and an easier job change later.
Training roles sit inside large employers, so the local mix of corporate headquarters, health systems and public agencies is what creates them.
| Metro area | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls | $64,170 | 360 |
| Coeur d’Alene | $60,680 | 170 |
| Pocatello | $56,260 | 140 |
Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Licensing is a state matter, not a city one. Corporate training is not a licensed occupation. The recognized credentials are the CPTD and APTD from ATD and the CPLP lineage they replaced, each combining an examination with documented practice. Instructional design roles frequently ask for a portfolio in place of any certificate.
See the Idaho licensing and pay overview for the statewide picture, and confirm current requirements with ATD for current certification requirements.
Schools in our database near this area, ranked by BOC Score. The list favors schools with a related program on record, but program availability and delivery format change, so confirm directly with any school that it currently offers the program you want.
This page lists 3 schools within 227 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 3 of them carry a score.
Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
The median annual wage for training and development specialists in the Boise City, ID metro area is $62,210, below the national median of $69,280 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The Boise City, ID metro area employs about 1,100 training and development specialists (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Licensing is handled at state level rather than by city. Corporate training is not a licensed occupation. The recognized credentials are the CPTD and APTD from ATD and the CPLP lineage they replaced, each combining an examination with documented practice. Instructional design roles frequently ask for a portfolio in place of any certificate. Confirm current requirements with ATD for current certification requirements.
The academic portion of these programs is widely available online for working adults, while labs, clinical hours or supervised field work are completed in person. Check that the program's accreditation satisfies ATD for current certification requirements.
The Boise City metro median is $62,210 against a statewide median of $61,720 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Compare that gap with the difference in living costs before treating it as a raise.
Wage and employment figures describe the occupation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not the graduates of any particular program, and individual outcomes may vary. Licensing rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible state board before enrolling.
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