Cost of hiring in Idaho Falls, ID
Customer Support Specialist is the largest of these 15 jobs in Idaho Falls, with about 1,710 people1. Medians run from $34,800 a year for virtual receptionists to $102,250 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Idaho Falls
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Specialist | +1.7% | 70 | |
| Project Coordinator | -0.1% | 650 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -3.4% | 600 | |
| Bookkeeper | -6.6% | 830 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -8.4% | 720 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -10.5% | 1,710 | |
| Accountant | -11.1% | 420 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -14.5% | 60 | |
| Office Manager | -15.9% | 700 | |
| Recruiter | -15.9% | 280 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -16.0% | 740 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -19.0% | 330 | |
| Paralegal | -25.8% | 130 | |
| Executive Assistant | -26.5% | 80 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -29.5% | 250 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $40,060 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $51,690 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Idaho Falls against the US
Idaho Falls pays above the US median for only one of the 15 roles, data entry specialists (+1.7%), and below it for 13, furthest for marketing specialists (-29.5%). For project coordinators it is within 1% of the US figure. The middle gap across all 15 is -14.5%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for project coordinators, #87 of 518 areas by median pay; its lowest is for paralegals, #462 of 506.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Idaho Falls has more virtual receptionists (9.5% of these jobs here, against 5.8% nationally) and customer support specialists (22.6% against 16.5%), and fewer executive assistants (1.1% against 2.9%) and sales development representatives (4.4% against 8.0%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Jefferson City, MO is nearest, at -14.5%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | -14.5% (this area) | 15 | 7,570 |
| Jefferson City, MO | -14.5% | 16 | 8,300 |
| Longview, TX | -14.6% | 17 | 10,300 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | -14.7% | 15 | 4,400 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | -14.7% | 14 | 2,520 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | -14.7% | 17 | 11,380 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in Idaho Falls span $34,320–$105,430, the widest band (3.1×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $35,210–$57,060. Wider than nationally for executive assistants and administrative assistants, narrower for marketing specialists and sales development representatives. Budget from the median for executive assistants, sales development representatives, marketing specialists and 2 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($66,820 against a $56,290 median for executive assistants).
Idaho Falls against Idaho
Against Idaho as a whole, Idaho Falls pays more only for project coordinators (+6.9%), and less for 13, most of all marketing specialists (-8.9%). It has the highest median in Idaho for project coordinators, and the lowest for paralegals and virtual receptionists.
Other areas in Idaho
By jobs in these roles, Idaho Falls is #2 of 8 areas in Idaho. The table shows the other 7.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | 41,760 | 17 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | 7,400 | 16 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 6,770 | 15 |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | 5,590 | 13 |
| Pocatello, ID | 3,780 | 13 |
| Twin Falls, ID | 3,610 | 15 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | 2,320 | 13 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Idaho Falls?
Of the 15 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $102,250 a year, about $131,935 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $34,800.
Is hiring in Idaho Falls cheaper than the US median?
For 13 of the 15 roles, yes, most of all marketing specialists (-29.5%). One pays more than the US median: data entry specialists (+1.7%).
Sources
2 sources, with links
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.