Administrative Assistant salary in Idaho Falls, ID
Hiring an administrative assistant costs less in Idaho Falls than in Idaho or the country as a whole. The median is $39,910 a year1: 8.7% below the Idaho statewide median of $43,710 and 16.0% below the US median of $47,540. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#410 of 520). About 740 administrative assistants work here, 10% of the Idaho total.
BLS occupation 43-6014, 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 | $24,930 | $39,910 | $57,000 | |
| Idaho | $29,890 | $43,710 | $58,820 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
Pay is more spread out here than nationally: the top tenth earns $57,000 or more, 2.3 times the bottom tenth, against 2.0 times across the US. Two offers for the same title can sit far apart. The middle half of administrative assistants in Idaho Falls earns $31,750–$46,500. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $14,750 wide, between the figure for Idaho ($12,580) and the US figure ($19,170).
What to budget for an administrative assistant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,930 | $2,078 | $11.99 | $32,168 |
| 25th percentile | $31,750 | $2,646 | $15.26 | $40,968 |
| Median | $39,910 | $3,326 | $19.19 | $51,497 |
| 75th percentile | $46,500 | $3,875 | $22.36 | $60,000 |
| 90th percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27.40 | $73,548 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $6,590 a year in pay and about $8,503 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $8,160 in pay. 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 $47,540 falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles in Idaho Falls, and the Idaho statewide median of $43,710 falls between the median and the 75th percentile. An offer at the national rate would beat what three quarters of local administrative assistants earn.
What a hire really costs in Idaho Falls
At the $39,910 median, a local hire costs about $51,497 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $11,587 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 #14 by median pay, between customer support specialists ($40,060) and virtual receptionists ($34,800). Project Coordinator is the highest at $102,250.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +11.2% | 600 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | +5.3% | 70 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | +0.4% | 1,710 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 740 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -12.8% | 720 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #11 of the 15 roles we track in Idaho Falls (-16.0%), between recruiters (-15.9%) and sales development representatives (-19.0%). The typical role here is at -14.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Administrative assistants hold 9.8% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Idaho Falls, 9.1% across Idaho and 10.9% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Idaho
Across the 8 areas of Idaho with data for this job, the median runs from $39,240 in Twin Falls to $47,820 in Lewiston, a gap of $8,580 a year. All 3 areas in Idaho with more administrative assistants than Idaho Falls also pay more, among them Boise City, ID ($45,480) and the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area ($42,350).
| Area | Median | vs Idaho Falls | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | +16.7% | 610 | |
| Boise City, ID | +14.0% | 3,380 | |
| Pocatello, ID | +10.2% | 380 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | +6.1% | 820 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | +2.5% | 750 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | this area | 740 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | -1.7% | 330 |
Idaho Falls against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Idaho Falls is #380 of 520 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Idaho, Johnson City and Bowling Green pay just above Idaho Falls and Terre Haute and Kingsport-Bristol just below. All four are within $270 a year of the median in Idaho Falls. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Idaho Falls | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | +20.1% | 750 | jobs | |
| Saginaw, MI | +11.7% | 740 | jobs | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | +3.1% | 740 | jobs | |
| Bowling Green, KY | +0.7% | 780 | pay | |
| Johnson City, TN | +0.4% | 1,030 | pay | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | this area | 740 | ||
| Terre Haute, IN | -0.0% | 490 | pay | |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | -0.2% | 1,190 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Idaho Falls, ID?
About $51,497 a year at the median, or $4,291 a month: $39,910 in pay plus about $11,587 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for administrative assistants in Idaho Falls?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $39,910 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $24,930, the 90th $57,000, and the middle half earned $31,750 to $46,500.
Is Idaho Falls cheaper than the rest of Idaho for administrative assistants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $39,910 against $43,710 statewide. The next area up in Idaho is the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area at $40,900, the next down Twin Falls at $39,240.
How many administrative assistants work in Idaho Falls?
BLS counts about 740 in the May 2025 survey. That is 10% of the Idaho total of 7,570. 3 areas in Idaho have more; the closest in size is the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area, with about 750.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a virtual receptionist in Idaho Falls?
Yes: $5,110 a year more at the median. The medians are $39,910 and $34,800.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
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