Cost of hiring in Idaho
Customer Support Specialist is the largest of these 17 jobs in Idaho, with about 18,770 people[1]. Medians run from $36,810 a year for virtual receptionists to $95,630 for project coordinators.
17roles with BLS pay data
83,680people in these roles
$95,630top median: project coordinator
$36,810lowest median: virtual receptionist
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Idaho
| Role | Median per year | Employer cost | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | $136,614 | -6.5% | 5,750 | |
| Accountant | $106,757 | -10.7% | 5,570 | |
| Recruiter | $92,843 | -14.4% | 3,930 | |
| Office Manager | $87,700 | -11.7% | 8,360 | |
| Marketing Specialist | $87,100 | -22.6% | 3,780 | |
| Executive Assistant | $86,000 | -21.4% | 1,180 | |
| Sales Development Representative | $84,186 | -15.8% | 5,030 | |
| Payroll Specialist | $73,986 | -11.1% | 800 | |
| HR Assistant | $73,957 | +2.3% | 280 | |
| Paralegal | $70,986 | -21.0% | 2,030 | |
| Bookkeeper | $69,014 | -4.7% | 9,540 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | $64,171 | -2.2% | 5,120 | |
| Administrative Assistant | $62,443 | -8.1% | 7,570 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | $61,714 | -3.5% | 18,770 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | $61,157 | +3.6% | 540 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | $57,300 | -13.1% | 90 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | $52,586 | -3.2% | 5,340 |
Employer cost adds benefits and payroll taxes at 30.0% of total compensation, the US private-industry share[2]. Treat it as an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Metro areas in Idaho
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | 41,760 | 17 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 7,570 | 15 |
| 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?
Of the 17 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $95,630 a year, about $136,614 with benefits.
Which role costs the least in Idaho?
Virtual Receptionist, with a median of $36,810 a year, about $52,586 with benefits.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025: https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.