Of the 15,570 gerontology professionals employed in Idaho, 8,120 work in Boise. There has been a 27% growth in the number of gerontology professionals in Boise between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Boise has also increased.

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In Boise, salaries for gerontology professionals have increased. In 2010 gerontology professionals in Boise reportedly earned an average salary of $54,840 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, gerontology professionals in Boise made an average salary of $51,650 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Boise.

Gerontology professionals make a median salary of $52,936 per year in Boise. The difference in pay between the gerontology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 139%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $31,602 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $75,570 per year.

Boise gerontology professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

There is only one accredited gerontology school in the city. Many of Boise's gerontology professionals are graduates of this school.

There is one degree and certificate program in gerontology offered by Boise's gerontology school.

Approximately 2 students completed gerontology courses in 2010.