Bookkeeper salary in Twin Falls, ID
No other area in Idaho pays bookkeepers less than Twin Falls. The median is $45,410 a year1, 6.0% below the Idaho statewide median of $48,310 and 10.4% below the US median of $50,670. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#394 of 521). BLS counts about 450 people in this job here, 5% of the Idaho total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, 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 | $31,570 | $45,410 | $63,130 | |
| Idaho | $34,690 | $48,310 | $72,870 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
Bookkeepers at the 90th percentile earn $63,130, 2.0 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.1. The middle half of bookkeepers in Twin Falls earns $38,480–$54,430. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $15,950 wide, against $17,890 across Idaho and $17,950 nationally: employers in Twin 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 | $31,570 | $2,631 | $15.18 | $40,735 |
| 25th percentile | $38,480 | $3,207 | $18.50 | $49,652 |
| Median | $45,410 | $3,784 | $21.83 | $58,594 |
| 75th percentile | $54,430 | $4,536 | $26.17 | $70,232 |
| 90th percentile | $63,130 | $5,261 | $30.35 | $81,458 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $6,930 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $9,020, or about $11,639 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 Twin Falls, and the Idaho statewide median of $48,310 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Twin Falls
At the $45,410 median, a local hire costs about $58,594 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $13,184 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 Twin Falls
Of the 15 roles we track in Twin Falls, this one ranks #12 by median pay, between medical administrative assistants ($45,470) and administrative assistants ($39,240). Project Coordinator is the highest at $89,040.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +2.0% | 60 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +0.1% | 250 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 450 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -13.6% | 330 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -14.5% | 750 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #4 of the 15 roles we track in Twin Falls (-10.4%), between virtual receptionists (-4.6%) and project coordinators (-13.0%). The typical role here is at -17.5%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Twin Falls than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 12.5% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Twin 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. All 5 areas in Idaho with more bookkeepers than Twin Falls also pay more, among them Boise City, ID ($49,700) and the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area ($47,130).
| Area | Median | vs Twin Falls | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | +9.4% | 4,190 | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | +6.1% | 250 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | +5.2% | 1,040 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | +4.2% | 830 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | +3.8% | 1,090 | |
| Pocatello, ID | +0.1% | 340 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | this area | 450 |
Twin Falls against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Twin Falls is #454 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 Twin Falls and Shreveport-Bossier City and Fayetteville just below. All four are within $150 a year of the median in Twin Falls. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Twin Falls | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury, MD | +9.1% | 450 | jobs | |
| Lubbock, TX | +0.3% | 1,500 | pay | |
| Dover, DE | +0.2% | 600 | pay | |
| Twin Falls, ID | this area | 450 | ||
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | -0.0% | 1,900 | pay | |
| Fayetteville, NC | -0.1% | 1,020 | pay | |
| Muncie, IN | -1.7% | 450 | jobs | |
| Beckley, WV | -6.3% | 450 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Twin Falls, ID?
About $58,594 a year at the median, or $4,883 a month: $45,410 in pay plus about $13,184 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Twin Falls?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $45,410 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $31,570, the 90th $63,130, and the middle half earned $38,480 to $54,430.
Is Twin Falls the cheapest area in Idaho for bookkeepers?
Yes. Its median of $45,410 is the lowest of 8 areas in Idaho. Pocatello is next at $45,440.
How many bookkeepers work in Twin Falls?
BLS counts about 450 in the May 2025 survey. That is 5% of the Idaho total of 9,540. 5 areas in Idaho have more; the closest in size is Coeur d'Alene, with about 820.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an administrative assistant in Twin Falls?
Yes: $6,170 a year more at the median. The medians are $45,410 and $39,240.
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.