Administrative Assistant salary in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area
Hiring an administrative assistant costs less in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area than in Idaho or the country as a whole. The median is $40,900 a year1: 6.4% below the Idaho statewide median of $43,710 and 14.0% below the US median of $47,540. Nationally it ranks #383 of 520 areas. BLS counts about 750 people in this job here, 10% of the Idaho total.
BLS occupation 43-6014, 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) | $25,990 | $40,900 | $58,760 | |
| 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 $58,760 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 the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area earns $32,390–$48,230. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $15,840 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 | $25,990 | $2,166 | $12.50 | $33,535 |
| 25th percentile | $32,390 | $2,699 | $15.57 | $41,794 |
| Median | $40,900 | $3,408 | $19.66 | $52,774 |
| 75th percentile | $48,230 | $4,019 | $23.19 | $62,232 |
| 90th percentile | $58,760 | $4,897 | $28.25 | $75,819 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $8,510 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $7,330, or about $9,458 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 $47,540 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area, and the Idaho statewide median of $43,710 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area
At the $40,900 median, a local hire costs about $52,774 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $11,874 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 the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area
Of the 16 roles we track in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area, this one ranks #13 by median pay, between data entry specialists ($43,920) and medical administrative assistants ($40,430). Project Coordinator is the highest at $82,720.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | +13.0% | 410 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | +7.4% | 50 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 750 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -1.1% | 510 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -11.1% | 1,410 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #7 of the 16 roles we track in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area (-14.0%), between medical administrative assistants (-12.0%) and payroll specialists (-15.4%). The typical role here is at -16.7%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Administrative assistants hold 10.1% of the jobs in these 16 roles in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area, 9.1% across Idaho and 10.8% 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 2 areas in Idaho with more administrative assistants than the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area also pay more, among them Boise City, ID ($45,480) and the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area ($42,350).
| Area | Median | vs the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | +13.9% | 610 | |
| Boise City, ID | +11.2% | 3,380 | |
| Pocatello, ID | +7.6% | 380 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | +3.5% | 820 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | this area | 750 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | -2.4% | 740 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | -4.1% | 330 |
the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area is #379 of 520 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Idaho, Baton Rouge and Jefferson City pay just above the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area and Lubbock and Jackson just below. All four are within $180 a year of the median in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | +17.2% | 750 | jobs | |
| Saginaw, MI | +8.9% | 740 | jobs | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | +0.6% | 740 | jobs | |
| Jefferson City, MO | +0.2% | 1,880 | pay | |
| Baton Rouge, LA | +0.0% | 5,950 | pay | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | this area | 750 | ||
| Lubbock, TX | -0.1% | 1,910 | pay | |
| Jackson, TN | -0.4% | 850 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro)?
About $52,774 a year at the median, or $4,398 a month: $40,900 in pay plus about $11,874 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for administrative assistants in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area?
The median was $40,900 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $25,990, the 90th $58,760, and the middle half earned $32,390 to $48,230.
Is the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Idaho for administrative assistants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $40,900 against $43,710 statewide. The next area up in Idaho is the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area at $42,350, the next down Idaho Falls at $39,910.
How many administrative assistants work in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 750 in the May 2025 survey. That is 10% of the Idaho total of 7,570. Only Boise City and the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area have more in Idaho.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a medical administrative assistant in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area?
Yes: $470 a year more at the median. The medians are $40,900 and $40,430.
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
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.