Bookkeeper salary in Idaho Falls, ID
Hiring a bookkeeper costs less in Idaho Falls than in Idaho or the country as a whole. The median is $47,330 a year1: 2.0% below the Idaho statewide median of $48,310 and 6.6% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #273 of 521. About 830 bookkeepers work here, 9% of the Idaho total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, 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 | $35,150 | $47,330 | $66,440 | |
| Idaho | $34,690 | $48,310 | $72,870 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Idaho Falls earns $40,330–$57,460. The top tenth earns $66,440 or more, 1.9 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.1 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $17,130 wide, against $17,890 across Idaho and $17,950 nationally: employers in Idaho Falls pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a bookkeeper here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,150 | $2,929 | $16.90 | $45,355 |
| 25th percentile | $40,330 | $3,361 | $19.39 | $52,039 |
| Median | $47,330 | $3,944 | $22.75 | $61,071 |
| 75th percentile | $57,460 | $4,788 | $27.62 | $74,142 |
| 90th percentile | $66,440 | $5,537 | $31.94 | $85,729 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $10,130 a year in pay and about $13,071 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $7,000 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 $50,670 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Idaho Falls, and the Idaho statewide median of $48,310 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Idaho 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 $13,741 to the $47,330 median and brings it to $61,071 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 Idaho Falls
Of the 15 roles we track in Idaho Falls, this one ranks #9 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($49,810) and paralegals ($46,640). Project Coordinator is the highest at $102,250.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Specialist | +17.4% | 250 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +5.2% | 60 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 830 | |
| Paralegal | -1.5% | 130 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -6.3% | 600 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #4 of the 15 roles we track in Idaho Falls (-6.6%), between medical administrative assistants (-3.4%) and virtual receptionists (-8.4%). The typical role here is at -14.5%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Idaho Falls than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 11.0% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Idaho Falls, 11.5% 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. Of the 3 areas in Idaho with more bookkeepers than Idaho Falls, 1 pays less: the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area ($47,130).
| Area | Median | vs Idaho Falls | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | +5.0% | 4,190 | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | +1.8% | 250 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | +0.9% | 1,040 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | this area | 830 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | -0.4% | 1,090 | |
| Pocatello, ID | -4.0% | 340 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | -4.1% | 450 |
Idaho Falls against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Idaho Falls is #316 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Idaho, Birmingham and Athens-Clarke County pay just above Idaho Falls and Knoxville and Beaumont-Port Arthur just below. All four are within $60 a year of the median in Idaho Falls. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Idaho Falls | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, SC | +6.2% | 850 | jobs | |
| Gainesville, GA | +2.3% | 810 | jobs | |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | +0.1% | 820 | pay | |
| Birmingham, AL | +0.0% | 5,430 | pay | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | this area | 830 | ||
| Knoxville, TN | -0.0% | 4,510 | pay | |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | -0.1% | 1,370 | pay | |
| Lake Charles, LA | -5.9% | 830 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Idaho Falls, ID?
About $61,071 a year at the median, or $5,089 a month: $47,330 in pay plus about $13,741 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for bookkeepers in Idaho Falls?
The median was $47,330 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $35,150, the 90th $66,440, and the middle half earned $40,330 to $57,460.
Is Idaho Falls cheaper than the rest of Idaho for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $47,330 against $48,310 statewide. The next area up in Idaho is the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area at $47,760, the next down the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area at $47,130.
How many bookkeepers work in Idaho Falls?
BLS counts about 830 in the May 2025 survey. That is 9% of the Idaho total of 9,540. 3 areas in Idaho have more; the closest in size is the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area, with about 1,040.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than a paralegal in Idaho Falls?
Yes: $690 a year more at the median. The medians are $47,330 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.