Accountant salary and cost of hiring in Idaho
The median accountant in Idaho earned $74,730 a year in May 2025[1], 10.7% below the US median of $83,680. That puts Idaho at #45 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $48,170 | $74,730 | $121,820 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Idaho earns $61,150–$93,400; the top tenth earns $121,820 or more, 2.5 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Idaho median that makes about $106,757 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Idaho
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $95,260 | 150 | |
| Boise City, ID | $96,910 | 3,140 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $94,270 | 440 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $94,570 | 420 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $84,270 | 380 | |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $86,240 | 410 | |
| Pocatello, ID | $85,110 | 170 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | $84,360 | 180 |
Lewiston, ID-WA pays the most ($77,790) and Twin Falls, ID the least ($63,460): $14,330 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
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Questions
How much does an accountant earn in Idaho?
The median was $74,730 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $61,150 to $93,400.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in Idaho?
About $106,757 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Idaho do accountants earn the most?
Lewiston, ID-WA, with a median of $77,790 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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