Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Idaho
The median bookkeeper in Idaho earned $48,310 a year in May 2025[1], 4.7% below the US median of $50,670. That puts Idaho at #32 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-3031. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $34,690 | $48,310 | $72,870 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Idaho earns $40,770–$58,660; the top tenth earns $72,870 or more, 2.1 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 $69,014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $63,320 | 820 | |
| Boise City, ID | $60,220 | 4,190 | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $57,020 | 250 | |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $53,550 | 1,040 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $57,460 | 830 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $57,180 | 1,090 | |
| Pocatello, ID | $52,540 | 340 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | $54,430 | 450 |
Coeur d'Alene, ID pays the most ($50,330) and Twin Falls, ID the least ($45,410): $4,920 a year apart for the same job.
What a bookkeeper does
A bookkeeper records the company's transactions, reconciles bank accounts, keeps receivables and payables in order and prepares the books for the accountant.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | +0.9% | |
| Pennsylvania | +0.3% | |
| Idaho | +0.0% | |
| Iowa | -0.3% | |
| Tennessee | -0.3% |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Idaho?
The median was $48,310 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $40,770 to $58,660.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Idaho?
About $69,014 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 bookkeepers earn the most?
Coeur d'Alene, ID, with a median of $50,330 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes433031.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/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.