Jobs in Caldwell, Idaho

Looking for jobs in Caldwell, Idaho, or a better commute somewhere in the western Treasure Valley? You’re in the right place.

RNG Group is an independent, women-owned recruiting firm founded in 2015. We place people in full-time, direct-hire roles, and we recruit for Caldwell employers from our downtown Boise office, a short drive down the interstate.

Every search starts with a real conversation with a real person, not a keyword filter.

Below you’ll find our open Caldwell, Idaho jobs, which industries are hiring, who the big employers are, and what it costs to live here.

Current Jobs in Caldwell, Idaho

When we’re recruiting for a Caldwell employer, the listing shows up here. Every role is a permanent, full-time position, and you’ll talk to a recruiter before your resume goes anywhere.

Nothing open right now, or nothing that fits yet? Join our talent network, tell us what you do now and what you want next, and we’ll reach out when a Caldwell role matches.

Open to the drive? Browse our jobs in Boise too.

Not every role we recruit for gets posted publicly.

What Jobs Are in Demand in Caldwell, Idaho?

Health care (13.8%) and construction (13.7%) employ the most Caldwell residents, almost neck and neck. Retail is close behind at 12.5%.

Manufacturing is a big slice too, at 9.6% of working residents. Transportation and warehousing adds another 6.4%.

Those are the areas where our work overlaps with Caldwell’s job market:

• Construction: project managers, estimators and site leaders. More on construction recruiting.
• Healthcare: leadership, finance and administrative hires for hospitals, clinics and practices. See our healthcare recruiting work.
• Manufacturing: plant, quality, engineering and operations roles. See manufacturing recruiting.
• Food and beverage production: food makers including J.R. Simplot, Darigold and Fresca Mexican Foods appear on Caldwell’s major employers list. More on food and beverage recruiting.

Who Are the Biggest Employers in Caldwell?

The City of Caldwell publishes a major employers list based on Idaho Department of Labor data (2018 annual average). Its top seven:

1. Canyon County (800 to 899 employees)
2. Vallivue School District (800 to 899)
3. Caldwell School District (700 to 799)
4. West Valley Medical Center (500 to 600)
5. The College of Idaho (450 to 499)
6. Walmart (450 to 499)
7. J.R. Simplot Company (300 to 350)

Further down, the same list includes Darigold, Fresca Mexican Foods and a long run of other manufacturers.

Source: City of Caldwell, Major Employers. For a more recent county view, the Idaho Department of Labor’s Canyon County profile lists the county’s top employers for 2024.

Plenty of Caldwell residents work elsewhere in the valley. The Idaho Department of Labor’s Ada County profile counts 13,154 Ada County jobs held by Caldwell residents in 2023.

What Is the Cost of Living in Caldwell, Idaho?

Caldwell’s median household income is $73,058, a little under Idaho ($77,800) and the U.S. ($80,734).

Housing is the upside. The cost of living in Caldwell, Idaho is helped by a median home value of $367,300, about $51,300 below the state figure.

Rent is close to the state average: $1,264 a month, against $1,238 across Idaho.

Weighing an offer? Compare the whole package, including the commute, and check our 2026 hiring and compensation report for market pay on common roles.

How Fast Is the Caldwell, Idaho Population Growing?

Quickly. The Caldwell, Idaho population grew 57.1% between 2010 and 2024, from 46,535 to 73,088 residents.

And it’s speeding up: the city added 4,380 people between 2023 and 2024 alone. The local labor force stands at 32,643.

Finding a Job in Caldwell

Caldwell’s unemployment rate is 5.0%, above the state’s 3.7%, so it pays to search smart:

• Search the whole valley. Nampa, Meridian and Boise are all within reach. Decide how far you’ll drive, then apply across that radius.
• Lead with hands-on results. Construction and manufacturing employers want numbers: projects delivered, downtime cut, safety records. Put them at the top of your resume.
• Ask about hybrid or remote options. Some professional roles can cut the commute, and the video below covers how to land one. Our career advice library has more.

Why Work With RNG Group in Caldwell?

• We only do direct hire. No temp gigs and no temp-to-hire. Every placement is a permanent role.
• It’s free for candidates. Employers pay our fee, and you get resume help and interview coaching along the way.
• We know the region. We’re based in downtown Boise and recruit across the Northwest, including Idaho’s regional job markets.

Curious who we are? Read how RNG Group started.

Caldwell, Idaho Jobs FAQ

Does it cost anything to work with RNG Group?

No, our service is free for candidates. Employers pay our fee when they hire.

Do you have an office in Caldwell?

No. We recruit for Caldwell employers from our Boise office at 211 W State St, Boise, ID 83702, a short drive away.

Do many Caldwell residents commute to Boise?

Many work in Ada County, which includes Boise. The Idaho Department of Labor counts 13,154 Ada County jobs held by Caldwell residents in 2023.

Hiring in Caldwell?

If you’re adding full-time employees in Caldwell, book a call and tell us what you’re hiring for. We’ll tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit for the role.

Want to know what working with us looks like first? Here’s how we recruit.

Phone: (208) 342-9896
Email: hello@rng.group
Address: 211 W State St, Boise, ID 83702

Industries We Recruit For in Caldwell

RNG Group places permanent, direct-hire talent across technology and software development, architecture, engineering and construction, manufacturing and consumer goods, healthcare and life sciences, food and beverage production and business and professional services. See all industries we serve, or if you’re hiring a leader, executive search.