Accountant salary in Idaho Falls, ID
For this job Idaho Falls sits right at the Idaho figure, with a median of $74,410 a year1. That is about level with the Idaho statewide median of $74,730, and 11.1% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally it ranks #351 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 420 people in this job here, 8% of the Idaho total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Idaho Falls, ID. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Idaho Falls against Idaho and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | $47,640 | $74,410 | $122,640 | |
| Idaho | $48,170 | $74,730 | $121,820 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
Accountants at the 90th percentile earn $122,640, 2.6 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.6. The middle half of accountants in Idaho Falls earns $60,970–$94,570. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $33,600 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 | $47,640 | $3,970 | $22.90 | $61,471 |
| 25th percentile | $60,970 | $5,081 | $29.31 | $78,671 |
| Median | $74,410 | $6,201 | $35.77 | $96,013 |
| 75th percentile | $94,570 | $7,881 | $45.47 | $122,026 |
| 90th percentile | $122,640 | $10,220 | $58.96 | $158,245 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $13,440 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $20,160, or about $26,013 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 Idaho Falls, and the Idaho statewide median of $74,730 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Idaho Falls
At the $74,410 median, a local hire costs about $96,013 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $21,603 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 Idaho Falls
Of the 15 roles we track in Idaho Falls, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($102,250); recruiters come next at $63,860.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +37.4% | 650 | |
| Accountant | this role | 420 | |
| Recruiter | -14.2% | 280 | |
| Office Manager | -21.4% | 700 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -23.8% | 330 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #7 of the 15 roles we track in Idaho Falls (-11.1%), between customer support specialists (-10.5%) and payroll specialists (-14.5%). The typical role here is at -14.5%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost more in Idaho Falls than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 5.5% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Idaho Falls, 6.7% across Idaho and 9.2% 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. All 2 areas in Idaho with more accountants than Idaho Falls also pay more, among them Boise City, ID ($76,700) and the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area ($75,280).
| Area | Median | vs Idaho Falls | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID-WA | +4.5% | 150 | |
| Boise City, ID | +3.1% | 3,140 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | +1.2% | 440 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | this area | 420 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | -4.3% | 380 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | -8.1% | 410 | |
| Pocatello, ID | -12.2% | 170 |
Idaho Falls against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Idaho Falls is #390 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Idaho, Flint and Myrtle Beach-Conway pay just above Idaho Falls and Lubbock and Ocala just below. All four are within $110 a year of the median in Idaho Falls. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Idaho Falls | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NC | +7.9% | 430 | jobs | |
| Pueblo, CO | +5.3% | 420 | jobs | |
| Chico, CA | +4.4% | 420 | jobs | |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC | +0.1% | 850 | pay | |
| Flint, MI | +0.1% | 860 | pay | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | this area | 420 | ||
| Lubbock, TX | -0.0% | 960 | pay | |
| Ocala, FL | -0.1% | 730 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Idaho Falls, ID?
About $96,013 a year at the median, or $8,001 a month: $74,410 in pay plus about $21,603 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Idaho Falls?
The median was $74,410 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $47,640, the 90th $122,640, and the middle half earned $60,970 to $94,570.
Is Idaho Falls cheaper than the rest of Idaho for accountants?
About the same: a median of $74,410 against $74,730 statewide. The next area up in Idaho is the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area at $75,280, the next down Coeur d'Alene at $71,230.
How many accountants work in Idaho Falls?
BLS counts about 420 in the May 2025 survey. That is 8% of the Idaho total of 5,570. Only Boise City and the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area have more in Idaho.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in Idaho Falls?
Yes: $10,550 a year more at the median. The medians are $74,410 and $63,860.
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.