Accountant salary in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area
For this job the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area sits right at the Idaho figure, with a median of $75,280 a year1. That is about level with the Idaho statewide median of $74,730, and 10.0% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally it ranks #317 of 521 areas. About 440 accountants work here, 8% of the Idaho total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area against Idaho and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | $47,280 | $75,280 | $125,340 | |
| Idaho | $48,170 | $74,730 | $121,820 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area earns $61,030–$94,270. The top tenth earns $125,340 or more, 2.7 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.6 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $33,240 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 | $47,280 | $3,940 | $22.73 | $61,006 |
| 25th percentile | $61,030 | $5,086 | $29.34 | $78,748 |
| Median | $75,280 | $6,273 | $36.19 | $97,135 |
| 75th percentile | $94,270 | $7,856 | $45.32 | $121,639 |
| 90th percentile | $125,340 | $10,445 | $60.26 | $161,729 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $14,250 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $18,990, or about $24,503 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 the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area, and the Idaho statewide median of $74,730 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in the Southeast-Central 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 $21,855 to the $75,280 median and brings it to $97,135 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 Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area
Of the 16 roles we track in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($82,720); recruiters come next at $62,290.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +9.9% | 420 | |
| Accountant | this role | 440 | |
| Recruiter | -17.3% | 290 | |
| Executive Assistant | -24.8% | 80 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -26.9% | 310 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #5 of the 16 roles we track in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area (-10.0%), between bookkeepers (-7.0%) and medical administrative assistants (-12.0%). The typical role here is at -16.7%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost more in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 5.9% of the jobs in these 16 roles in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area, 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. The one area in Idaho with more accountants, Boise City, ID ($76,700), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID-WA | +3.3% | 150 | |
| Boise City, ID | +1.9% | 3,140 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | this area | 440 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | -1.2% | 420 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | -5.4% | 380 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | -9.2% | 410 | |
| Pocatello, ID | -13.2% | 170 |
the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area is #385 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Idaho, Knoxville and Abilene pay just above the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area and Rockford and Fort Wayne just below. All four are within $130 a year of the median in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | +4.5% | 440 | jobs | |
| Dalton, GA | +2.8% | 450 | jobs | |
| Abilene, TX | +0.2% | 550 | pay | |
| Knoxville, TN | +0.1% | 3,240 | pay | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | this area | 440 | ||
| Rockford, IL | -0.0% | 850 | pay | |
| Fort Wayne, IN | -0.0% | 1,640 | pay | |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | -0.7% | 440 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro)?
About $97,135 a year at the median, or $8,095 a month: $75,280 in pay plus about $21,855 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area?
The median was $75,280 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $47,280, the 90th $125,340, and the middle half earned $61,030 to $94,270.
Is the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Idaho for accountants?
About the same: a median of $75,280 against $74,730 statewide. The next area up in Idaho is Boise City at $76,700, the next down Idaho Falls at $74,410.
How many accountants work in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 440 in the May 2025 survey. That is 8% of the Idaho total of 5,570. Only Boise City has more in Idaho.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area?
Yes: $12,990 a year more at the median. The medians are $75,280 and $62,290.
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.