HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Idaho
The median HR assistant in Idaho earned $51,770 a year in May 2025[1], 2.3% above the US median of $50,610. That puts Idaho at #17 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4161. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $41,680 | $51,770 | $64,080 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Idaho earns $45,500–$58,160; the top tenth earns $64,080 or more, 1.5 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 $73,957 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $55,780 | 30 | |
| Boise City, ID | $58,240 | 150 |
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($52,010) and Boise City, ID the least ($51,770): $240 a year apart for the same job.
What an HR assistant does
An HR assistant runs the admin side of people work: job posts, interview scheduling, onboarding paperwork, employee records and HR questions.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | +0.3% | |
| Vermont | +0.1% | |
| Idaho | +0.0% | |
| New Hampshire | -0.7% | |
| Delaware | -1.8% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Idaho?
The median was $51,770 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $45,500 to $58,160.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Idaho?
About $73,957 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 HR assistants earn the most?
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area, with a median of $52,010 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4161: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes434161.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.