Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Idaho
The median administrative assistant in Idaho earned $43,710 a year in May 2025[1], 8.1% below the US median of $47,540. That puts Idaho at #41 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6014. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $29,890 | $43,710 | $58,820 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Idaho earns $36,770–$49,350; the top tenth earns $58,820 or more, 2.0 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 $62,443 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 | $54,420 | 240 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $51,310 | 610 | |
| Boise City, ID | $49,780 | 3,380 | |
| Pocatello, ID | $47,130 | 380 | |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $49,350 | 820 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $48,230 | 750 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $46,500 | 740 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | $46,660 | 330 |
Lewiston, ID-WA pays the most ($47,820) and Twin Falls, ID the least ($39,240): $8,580 a year apart for the same job.
What an administrative assistant does
An administrative assistant keeps the office running on paper and online: documents, data, scheduling, orders and the many small requests that land on a small team every day.
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Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Idaho?
The median was $43,710 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $36,770 to $49,350.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Idaho?
About $62,443 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 administrative assistants earn the most?
Lewiston, ID-WA, with a median of $47,820 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436014.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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