The City of Boise in Idaho has a strong and diversified economy providing for different unique jobs and Boise employment.  Traditionally, resource-based industries of agriculture, forest products, and mining greatly contribute to the economy. Nowadays, high-tech, tourism, retail trade, healthcare, and business and information service are growing sectors providing for many Boise jobs.

There was a reported slow employment growth in 2002 and 2003, but the economic activity in 2004 added over 15,000 Boise jobs. It was predicted that in 2005 and 2006, the state’s economy is expected to grow, adding jobs at a rate of about 1.7 percent per year; a rate that is expected to exceed the national average. 

There are currently 36,212 employees working in downtown, according to the City Government census on Boise employment. The areas covered by the Highlands, Boise Heights, West Downtown, North End, Downtown, East End, Central Rim, Depot Bench and South Boise Village.

The major downtown employers providing Boise jobs include the agriculture sector, financial institutions, telecommunications, and the city government. In Agriculture, JR Simplot Company ranks as one of the highest employers and followed buy Boise Cascade wood products.  The top employers in financial institutions include US Bank, Wells Fargo and Key Bank Corporation while in public utility and communication sector, Idaho Power and Qwest Telecommunications ranks the highest. CSHQA Architects has the highest employment of professional. In the government and public service sector, the top employers are the Idaho State Offices, Ada County Courthouse and Boise City Offices.

If you are looking for Boise jobs, it is advised that you apply in those earlier mentioned top employers. There is also many more Boise job to apply in different sectors. The government prioritizes Boise employment and gives the highest benefits for its regular employees. The government benefits may include the following:
Flexible Spending Account- this is a voluntary employee savings account for reimbursement of eligible health care and dependent care expenses.

Long Term Disability Insurance- This provides salary insurance with protection to age 65 where the rates are based on annual income in your Boise employment.

Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment- The city provides one times annual base rate salary and a limited dependent coverage. In addition, you can avail of Supplemental Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program- This provides confidential counseling and referral services for legal, financial, and personal issues to those employed in any Boise job.
Alternative Transportation Program- all regular employees get free access to the Valleyride Bus System within Boise, monthly allowance toward commuter bus through out the Treasure Valley, and incentives for utilizing other forms of alternative transportation.

Employee Wellness Program and Post Employment Health Plan
Fitness testing, cholesterol screening, exercise classes, chair massages and other health and wellness services. They are employer funded program to reimburse for medical premiums and eligible medical/dental out-of-pocket expenses after separation from Boise employment.