Bookkeeper salary in Pocatello, ID
Hiring a bookkeeper costs less in Pocatello than in Idaho or the country as a whole. The median is $45,440 a year1: 5.9% below the Idaho statewide median of $48,310 and 10.3% below the US median of $50,670. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#393 of 521). BLS counts about 340 people in this job here, 4% of the Idaho total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Pocatello, ID. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Pocatello against Idaho and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello, ID | $31,200 | $45,440 | $63,140 | |
| Idaho | $34,690 | $48,310 | $72,870 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Pocatello earns $37,170–$52,540. The top tenth earns $63,140 or more, 2.0 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 $15,370 wide, against $17,890 across Idaho and $17,950 nationally: employers in Pocatello 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 | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 | $40,258 |
| 25th percentile | $37,170 | $3,098 | $17.87 | $47,961 |
| Median | $45,440 | $3,787 | $21.85 | $58,632 |
| 75th percentile | $52,540 | $4,378 | $25.26 | $67,794 |
| 90th percentile | $63,140 | $5,262 | $30.36 | $81,471 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $8,270 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $7,100, or about $9,161 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 Pocatello, and the Idaho statewide median of $48,310 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Pocatello
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 $13,192 to the $45,440 median and brings it to $58,632 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 Pocatello
Of the 13 roles we track in Pocatello, this one ranks #9 by median pay, between paralegals ($46,670) and administrative assistants ($43,990). Project Coordinator is the highest at $82,250.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | +21.3% | 50 | |
| Paralegal | +2.7% | 70 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 340 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -3.2% | 380 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -11.2% | 300 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #3 of the 13 roles we track in Pocatello (-10.3%), between virtual receptionists (-8.3%) and medical administrative assistants (-12.1%). The typical role here is at -18.0%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Pocatello than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 9.0% of the jobs in these 13 roles in Pocatello, 11.6% across Idaho and 8.9% 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 $45,410 in Twin Falls to $50,330 in Coeur d'Alene, a gap of $4,920 a year. Of the 6 areas in Idaho with more bookkeepers than Pocatello, 1 pays less: Twin Falls, ID ($45,410).
| Area | Median | vs Pocatello | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | +9.4% | 4,190 | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | +6.1% | 250 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | +5.1% | 1,040 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | +4.2% | 830 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | +3.7% | 1,090 | |
| Pocatello, ID | this area | 340 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | -0.1% | 450 |
Pocatello against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Pocatello is #497 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a small market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Idaho, Dover and Lubbock pay just above Pocatello and Shreveport-Bossier City and Fayetteville just below. All four are within $120 a year of the median in Pocatello. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Pocatello | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira, NY | +6.4% | 350 | jobs | |
| Williamsport, PA | +3.1% | 340 | jobs | |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | +2.7% | 340 | jobs | |
| Lubbock, TX | +0.3% | 1,500 | pay | |
| Dover, DE | +0.2% | 600 | pay | |
| Pocatello, ID | this area | 340 | ||
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | -0.1% | 1,900 | pay | |
| Fayetteville, NC | -0.2% | 1,020 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Pocatello, ID?
About $58,632 a year at the median, or $4,886 a month: $45,440 in pay plus about $13,192 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Pocatello?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $45,440 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $31,200, the 90th $63,140, and the middle half earned $37,170 to $52,540.
Is Pocatello cheaper than the rest of Idaho for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $45,440 against $48,310 statewide. The next area up in Idaho is the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area at $47,130, the next down Twin Falls at $45,410.
How many bookkeepers work in Pocatello?
BLS counts about 340 in the May 2025 survey. That is 4% of the Idaho total of 9,540. 6 areas in Idaho have more; the closest in size is Twin Falls, with about 450.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Pocatello?
Yes: $1,450 a year more at the median. The medians are $45,440 and $43,990.
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.