Technology is the largest industry in Idaho today, representing 70 percent of the state's exports and 18 percent of its wages. Popular information technology training programs in Idaho include computer programming and information science, though a number of other IT training specializations are available. Salary.com estimates that mainframe programmers in state capital Boise make an average of $47,400, while IT supervisors make $68,300, on average.

Idaho IT Careers

Boise, Idaho's largest city, is home to three Fortune 500 companies. In addition, Boise Cascade Holdings, Micron Technology, and Washington Group International all have their headquarters in the city. Overall, Idaho's IT industry employs 10,700 total workers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The best career opportunities are expected to go to those with IT training.