Accountant salary in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area
Hiring an accountant costs less in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area than in Idaho or the country as a whole. The median is $68,350 a year1: 8.5% below the Idaho statewide median of $74,730 and 18.3% below the US median of $83,680. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#459 of 521). About 410 accountants work here, 7% of the Idaho total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area against Idaho and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | $42,700 | $68,350 | $115,270 | |
| Idaho | $48,170 | $74,730 | $121,820 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area earns $57,010–$86,240. The top tenth earns $115,270 or more, 2.7 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.6 times. The mean ($75,250) is 10% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $29,230 wide, against $32,250 across Idaho and $42,790 nationally: employers in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,700 | $3,558 | $20.53 | $55,097 |
| 25th percentile | $57,010 | $4,751 | $27.41 | $73,561 |
| Median | $68,350 | $5,696 | $32.86 | $88,194 |
| 75th percentile | $86,240 | $7,187 | $41.46 | $111,277 |
| 90th percentile | $115,270 | $9,606 | $55.42 | $148,735 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $17,890 over the median, the 25th only $11,340 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $23,084 a year in employer cost. 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 the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area, and the Idaho statewide median of $74,730 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $19,844 to the $68,350 median and brings it to $88,194 a year. 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 the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area
Of the 13 roles we track in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($85,590); recruiters come next at $62,930.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +25.2% | 270 | |
| Accountant | this role | 410 | |
| Recruiter | -7.9% | 240 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -8.2% | 230 | |
| Office Manager | -13.9% | 570 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #11 of the 13 roles we track in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area (-18.3%), between recruiters (-17.1%) and paralegals (-24.1%). The typical role here is at -15.3%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost less in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 7.3% of the jobs in these 13 roles in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area, 6.8% across Idaho and 9.6% 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 3 areas in Idaho with more accountants than the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area also pay more, among them Boise City, ID ($76,700) and the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area ($75,280).
| Area | Median | vs the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | +12.2% | 3,140 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | +10.1% | 440 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | +8.9% | 420 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | +4.2% | 380 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | this area | 410 | |
| Pocatello, ID | -4.4% | 170 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | -7.2% | 180 |
the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area is #396 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a small market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Idaho, Enid and Columbia pay just above the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area and Grand Island and Hinesville just below. All four are within $860 a year of the median in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | +28.4% | 410 | jobs | |
| Pueblo, CO | +14.6% | 420 | jobs | |
| Chico, CA | +13.7% | 420 | jobs | |
| Columbia, SC | +1.3% | 3,260 | pay | |
| Enid, OK | +0.5% | 160 | pay | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | this area | 410 | ||
| Grand Island, NE | -0.4% | 300 | pay | |
| Hinesville, GA | -0.8% | 80 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro)?
About $88,194 a year at the median, or $7,349 a month: $68,350 in pay plus about $19,844 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $68,350 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $42,700, the 90th $115,270, and the middle half earned $57,010 to $86,240.
Is the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Idaho for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $68,350 against $74,730 statewide. The next area up in Idaho is Coeur d'Alene at $71,230, the next down Pocatello at $65,330.
How many accountants work in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 410 in the May 2025 survey. That is 7% of the Idaho total of 5,570. 3 areas in Idaho have more; the closest in size is Idaho Falls, with about 420.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area?
Yes: $5,420 a year more at the median. The medians are $68,350 and $62,930.
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.