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September 19, 2025 3 mins
Boise continues to stand out as one of the top US cities for job growth in 2025, with NewHomeSource reporting a 2.7 percent increase in employment between April 2024 and April 2025, placing it among the nation's leaders outside the Carolinas. According to NewHomeSource, tech, finance, and professional services are key high-income sectors driving this growth, contributing to greater economic stability and stronger long-term demand in the local market. The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics referenced by CNN Business confirms the Boise area unemployment rate is 4.3 percent as of September 2025, indicating a relatively healthy employment landscape amid slower national job growth. While less rapid than in previous years, Boise’s steady economic expansion is maintaining demand for workers across multiple industries.

Major industries in Boise include technology, healthcare, government, advanced manufacturing, logistics, trade, and education, with prominent employers such as Micron Technology, St. Luke’s Health System, Boise State University, Albertsons, and various state agencies. Recent job postings on Indeed spotlight roles such as Forklift Logistics Technician with The AZEK Company, Farm Ambassador at FieldTRUE, and Customer Service Representative at CVS Health, reflecting the diverse occupational opportunities currently available. The healthcare sector remains robust, with ongoing demand for surgical techs, dentists, veterinarians, and nurses, illustrating the metro’s ongoing reliance on essential services alongside high-growth tech.

Boise has also benefited from a high in-migration rate in recent years, fueling new business formation and a growing labor force. This influx contributes to both robust job creation and rising home prices, though housing affordability remains an increasing concern according to reporting from the National Association of Realtors. Despite these pressures, government and local economic development initiatives continue to focus on workforce upskilling, business recruitment, infrastructure improvements, and encouraging remote work to meet shifting commuter preferences. The city’s transit use remains modest, with most residents commuting by car, while hybrid and flexible jobs are gradually playing a larger role.

There are some gaps in publicly available granular data on sector-specific wage trends and detailed seasonal labor needs, though anecdotal evidence suggests ongoing peaks in hiring for logistics, warehousing, and agricultural roles during summer and fall.

Key findings indicate Boise’s strong outlook is fueled by steady job growth, a relatively low unemployment rate, and a diverse, evolving employment landscape anchored by both traditional and emergent sectors. Current open roles include Forklift Logistics Technician at The AZEK Company, Customer Service Representative at CVS Health, and Farm Ambassador at FieldTRUE.

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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Boys continues to stand out as one of the top
US cities for job growth in twenty twenty five, with
New Home Source reporting a two point seven percent increase
in employment between April twenty twenty four and April twenty
twenty five, placing it among the nation's leaders outside to Carolinas.
According to New home Source, tech, finance and professional services

(00:21):
are key high income sectors driving this growth, contributing to
greater economic stability and stronger long term demand in the
local market. The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
referenced by c and in Business, confirms the Boise area
unemployment rate is four point three percent as of September
twenty twenty five, indicating a relatively healthy employment landscape amid

(00:45):
slower national job growth. While less rapid than in previous years,
Boise's steady economic expansion is maintaining demand for workers across
multiple industries. Major industries in Boise include technology, healthcare, government,
advanced manufacturing, logistics, trade, and education, with prominent employers such

(01:08):
as Micron Technology, Saint Luke's Health System, Poise State University, Albertson's,
and various state agencies. Recent job postings on indeed spotlight
roles such as forklift logistics technician with the ASIAC Company,
farm ambassador at Field True, and customer service representative at
CBS Health, reflecting the diverse occupational opportunities currently available. The

(01:33):
healthcare sector remains robust, with ongoing demand for surgical texts, dentists, veterinarians,
and nurses, illustrating the metro's ongoing reliance on essential services.
Alongside high growth tech boys has also benefited from a
high in migration rate in recent years, fueling new business
formation and a growing labor force. This influx contributes to

(01:57):
both robust job creation and rising home prices, though housing
affordability remains an increasing concern, according to reporting from the
National Association of Realtors. Despite these pressures, government and local
economic development initiatives continue to focus on workforce upskilling, business recruitment,
infrastructure improvements, and encouraging remote work to meet shifting commuter preferences.

(02:23):
The city's transit use remains modest, with most residents commuting
by car, while hybrid and flexible jobs are gradually playing
a larger role. There are some gaps in publicly available
granular data on sector specific wage trends and detailed seasonal
labour needs, though anecdotal evidence suggests ongoing peaks and hiring
for logistics, warehousing, and agricultural roles during summer and fall.

(02:48):
Key findings indicate Boys's strong outlook is fueled by steady
job growth, a relatively low unemployment rate, and a diverse,
evolving employment landscape angered by both traditional and emergent sectors.
Current open roles include forklift logistics technician at the AzaC Company,
Customer service representative at CBS Health, and farm Ambassador at

(03:11):
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