Administrative Assistant salary in Twin Falls, ID
Of the 8 areas in Idaho with BLS pay data for this job, Twin Falls has the lowest median: $39,240 a year1. That is 10.2% below the Idaho statewide median of $43,710, and 17.5% below the US median of $47,540. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#437 of 520). About 330 administrative assistants work here, 4% of the Idaho total.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Twin Falls, ID. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Twin Falls against Idaho and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls, ID | $27,930 | $39,240 | $55,840 | |
| Idaho | $29,890 | $43,710 | $58,820 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Twin Falls earns $33,490–$46,660. The top tenth earns $55,840 or more, 2.0 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.0 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $13,170 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 | $27,930 | $2,328 | $13.43 | $36,039 |
| 25th percentile | $33,490 | $2,791 | $16.10 | $43,213 |
| Median | $39,240 | $3,270 | $18.87 | $50,632 |
| 75th percentile | $46,660 | $3,888 | $22.43 | $60,206 |
| 90th percentile | $55,840 | $4,653 | $26.85 | $72,052 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $5,750 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $7,420, or about $9,574 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 75th and 90th percentiles in Twin 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 Twin Falls
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 $11,392 to the $39,240 median and brings it to $50,632 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 Twin Falls
Of the 15 roles we track in Twin Falls, this one ranks #13 by median pay, between bookkeepers ($45,410) and customer support specialists ($38,830). Project Coordinator is the highest at $89,040.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +15.9% | 250 | |
| Bookkeeper | +15.7% | 450 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 330 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -1.0% | 750 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -7.6% | 360 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #8 of the 15 roles we track in Twin Falls (-17.5%), between office managers (-16.7%) and recruiters (-19.4%). The typical role here is at -17.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Administrative assistants hold 9.1% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Twin Falls, 9.1% across Idaho and 10.9% 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 $39,240 in Twin Falls to $47,820 in Lewiston, a gap of $8,580 a year. All 6 areas in Idaho with more administrative assistants than Twin Falls also pay more, among them Boise City, ID ($45,480) and the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area ($42,350).
| Area | Median | vs Twin Falls | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | +18.7% | 610 | |
| Boise City, ID | +15.9% | 3,380 | |
| Pocatello, ID | +12.1% | 380 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | +7.9% | 820 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | +4.2% | 750 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | +1.7% | 740 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | this area | 330 |
Twin Falls against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Twin Falls is #505 of 520 US areas for this job. It is a small market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Idaho, El Paso and Gainesville pay just above Twin Falls and Hinesville and Wichita Falls just below. All four are within $100 a year of the median in Twin Falls. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Twin Falls | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, MI | +16.1% | 330 | jobs | |
| Bay City, MI | +11.5% | 330 | jobs | |
| Gainesville, GA | +0.2% | 830 | pay | |
| El Paso, TX | +0.1% | 3,720 | pay | |
| Twin Falls, ID | this area | 330 | ||
| Hinesville, GA | -0.1% | 180 | pay | |
| Wichita Falls, TX | -0.3% | 730 | pay | |
| Cheyenne, WY | -1.6% | 330 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Twin Falls, ID?
About $50,632 a year at the median, or $4,219 a month: $39,240 in pay plus about $11,392 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for administrative assistants in Twin Falls?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $39,240 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $27,930, the 90th $55,840, and the middle half earned $33,490 to $46,660.
Is Twin Falls the cheapest area in Idaho for administrative assistants?
Yes. Its median of $39,240 is the lowest of 8 areas in Idaho. Idaho Falls is next at $39,910.
How many administrative assistants work in Twin Falls?
BLS counts about 330 in the May 2025 survey. That is 4% of the Idaho total of 7,570. 6 areas in Idaho have more; the closest in size is Pocatello, with about 380.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a customer support specialist in Twin Falls?
Yes: $410 a year more at the median. The medians are $39,240 and $38,830.
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.