Bookkeeper salary in Boise City, ID
Boise City pays bookkeepers more than Idaho as a whole but less than the country. The median is $49,700 a year1: 2.9% above the Idaho statewide median of $48,310 and 1.9% below the US median of $50,670. Nationally it ranks #146 of 521 areas. With about 4,190 bookkeepers, 44% of the Idaho total, no area in Idaho employs more.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Boise City, ID. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Boise City against Idaho and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $36,050 | $49,700 | $79,280 | |
| Idaho | $34,690 | $48,310 | $72,870 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
Bookkeepers at the 90th percentile earn $79,280, 2.2 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.1. The middle half of bookkeepers in Boise City earns $42,270–$60,220. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $17,950 wide, between the figure for Idaho ($17,890) and the US figure ($17,950).
What to budget for a bookkeeper here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,050 | $3,004 | $17.33 | $46,516 |
| 25th percentile | $42,270 | $3,522 | $20.32 | $54,542 |
| Median | $49,700 | $4,142 | $23.89 | $64,129 |
| 75th percentile | $60,220 | $5,018 | $28.95 | $77,703 |
| 90th percentile | $79,280 | $6,607 | $38.12 | $102,297 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $7,430 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $10,520, or about $13,574 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 $50,670 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Boise City, and the Idaho statewide median of $48,310 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Boise City
At the $49,700 median, a local hire costs about $64,129 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $14,429 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 Boise City
Of the 17 roles we track in Boise City, this one ranks #11 by median pay, between HR assistants ($51,770) and customer support specialists ($46,640). Project Coordinator is the highest at $98,580.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +7.5% | 390 | |
| HR Assistant | +4.2% | 150 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 4,190 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -6.2% | 9,460 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -8.5% | 3,380 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #5 of the 17 roles we track in Boise City (-1.9%), between medical administrative assistants (-1.7%) and data entry specialists (-2.6%). The typical role here is at -6.7%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Boise City than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 10.0% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Boise City, 11.4% across Idaho and 8.7% nationally. The job is a bigger 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 $45,410 in Twin Falls to $50,330 in Coeur d'Alene, a gap of $4,920 a year. No other area in Idaho has as many bookkeepers, and 6 of the other 7 pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Boise City | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | +1.3% | 820 | |
| Boise City, ID | this area | 4,190 | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | -3.0% | 250 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | -3.9% | 1,040 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | -4.8% | 830 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | -5.2% | 1,090 | |
| Pocatello, ID | -8.6% | 340 |
Boise City against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Boise City is #56 of 521 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Idaho, Fond du Lac and Kenosha pay just above Boise City and Eugene-Springfield and Albuquerque just below. All four are within $50 a year of the median in Boise City. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Boise City | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | +9.0% | 4,310 | jobs | |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY | +7.7% | 4,170 | jobs | |
| Kenosha, WI | +0.1% | 590 | pay | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | +0.1% | 370 | pay | |
| Boise City, ID | this area | 4,190 | ||
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | -0.1% | 1,780 | pay | |
| Albuquerque, NM | -0.1% | 3,440 | pay | |
| Omaha, NE-IA | -0.9% | 4,110 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Boise City, ID?
About $64,129 a year at the median, or $5,344 a month: $49,700 in pay plus about $14,429 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Boise City?
The median was $49,700 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $36,050, the 90th $79,280, and the middle half earned $42,270 to $60,220.
Is Boise City cheaper than the rest of Idaho for bookkeepers?
No, it costs more: a median of $49,700 against $48,310 statewide. The next area up in Idaho is Coeur d'Alene at $50,330, the next down Lewiston at $48,200.
How many bookkeepers work in Boise City?
BLS counts about 4,190 in the May 2025 survey. That is 44% of the Idaho total of 9,540. No other area in Idaho has as many.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than a customer support specialist in Boise City?
Yes: $3,060 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,700 and $46,640.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: 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.