Negotiating pay when I have been out of work

I have been out of work for 8 weeks and feel pressure to accept less. I am in Boise, in case local advice matters. I looked up ranges in Boise and they vary a lot. How do you research fairly?

Asking about the range for the role first worked for me. Some recruiters share it.

Check several sources for pay in Boise, then pick a range where the low end is one you can live with.