Accountant salary in Boise City, ID
Boise City pays accountants more than Idaho as a whole but less than the country. The median is $76,700 a year1: 2.6% above the Idaho statewide median of $74,730 and 8.3% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally it ranks #253 of 521 areas. With about 3,140 accountants, 56% of the Idaho total, no area in Idaho employs more.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Boise City, ID. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Boise City against Idaho and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $52,460 | $76,700 | $123,820 | |
| Idaho | $48,170 | $74,730 | $121,820 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
Accountants at the 90th percentile earn $123,820, 2.4 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.6. The middle half of accountants in Boise City earns $62,530–$96,910. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $34,380 wide, between the figure for Idaho ($32,250) and the US figure ($42,790).
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,460 | $4,372 | $25.22 | $67,690 |
| 25th percentile | $62,530 | $5,211 | $30.06 | $80,684 |
| Median | $76,700 | $6,392 | $36.88 | $98,968 |
| 75th percentile | $96,910 | $8,076 | $46.59 | $125,045 |
| 90th percentile | $123,820 | $10,318 | $59.53 | $159,768 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $14,170 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $20,210, or about $26,077 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Boise City, and the Idaho statewide median of $74,730 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Boise City
At the $76,700 median, a local hire costs about $98,968 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $22,268 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Boise City
Of the 17 roles we track in Boise City, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($98,580); recruiters come next at $66,060.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +28.5% | 3,220 | |
| Accountant | this role | 3,140 | |
| Recruiter | -13.9% | 2,180 | |
| Office Manager | -15.5% | 4,010 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -18.7% | 2,020 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #11 of the 17 roles we track in Boise City (-8.3%), between payroll specialists (-8.3%) and e-commerce order specialists (-9.6%). The typical role here is at -6.7%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 7.5% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Boise City, 6.7% across Idaho and 9.1% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Idaho
Across the 8 areas of Idaho with data for this job, the median runs from $63,460 in Twin Falls to $77,790 in Lewiston, a gap of $14,330 a year. No other area in Idaho has as many accountants, and 6 of the other 7 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Boise City | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID-WA | +1.4% | 150 | |
| Boise City, ID | this area | 3,140 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | -1.9% | 440 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | -3.0% | 420 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | -7.1% | 380 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | -10.9% | 410 | |
| Pocatello, ID | -14.8% | 170 |
Boise City against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Boise City is #66 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Idaho, Augusta-Richmond County and Decatur pay just above Boise City and Helena and Beaumont-Port Arthur just below. All four are within $20 a year of the median in Boise City. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Boise City | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | +22.6% | 3,090 | jobs | |
| Wichita, KS | +3.4% | 3,120 | jobs | |
| Decatur, IL | +0.0% | 260 | pay | |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | +0.0% | 1,280 | pay | |
| Boise City, ID | this area | 3,140 | ||
| Helena, MT | +0.0% | 580 | pay | |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | -0.0% | 840 | pay | |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | -0.2% | 3,210 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Boise City, ID?
About $98,968 a year at the median, or $8,247 a month: $76,700 in pay plus about $22,268 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Boise City?
The median was $76,700 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $52,460, the 90th $123,820, and the middle half earned $62,530 to $96,910.
Is Boise City cheaper than the rest of Idaho for accountants?
No, it costs more: a median of $76,700 against $74,730 statewide. The next area up in Idaho is Lewiston at $77,790, the next down the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area at $75,280.
How many accountants work in Boise City?
BLS counts about 3,140 in the May 2025 survey. That is 56% of the Idaho total of 5,570. No other area in Idaho has as many.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in Boise City?
Yes: $10,640 a year more at the median. The medians are $76,700 and $66,060.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.