Cost of hiring in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area
BLS counts about 5,590 people in these 13 roles in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area1. Project Coordinator has the highest median ($85,590 a year), Virtual Receptionist the lowest ($36,720), and Bookkeeper is the largest job, with about 1,040 people.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Receptionist | -3.4% | 360 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -3.6% | 410 | |
| Bookkeeper | -5.7% | 1,040 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -10.0% | 810 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -10.3% | 230 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -10.9% | 820 | |
| Office Manager | -15.3% | 570 | |
| Project Coordinator | -16.4% | 270 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -16.9% | 50 | |
| Recruiter | -17.1% | 240 | |
| Accountant | -18.3% | 410 | |
| Paralegal | -24.1% | 110 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -27.4% | 270 |
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 $47,760 median for bookkeepers, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $61,626 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area against the US
The Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area pays below the US median for all 13 roles. The gap is smallest for virtual receptionists (-3.4%) and medical administrative assistants (-3.6%) and largest for marketing specialists (-27.4%). The middle gap across all 13 is -15.3%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for sales development representatives, #148 of 520 areas by median pay; its lowest is for accountants, #459 of 521.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area has more bookkeepers (18.6% of these jobs here, against 9.1% nationally) and administrative assistants (14.7% against 11.3%), and fewer sales development representatives (4.1% against 8.3%) and project coordinators (4.8% against 7.1%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Youngstown-Warren, OH is nearest, at -15.3%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL | -15.3% | 13 | 5,600 |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | -15.3% (this area) | 13 | 5,590 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | -15.3% | 17 | 12,130 |
| Las Cruces, NM | -15.4% | 14 | 8,050 |
| Sumter, SC | -15.4% | 13 | 3,280 |
| Tallahassee, FL | -15.4% | 16 | 20,520 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area span $34,410–$213,780, the widest band (6.2×); payroll specialists the narrowest, $43,460–$63,310. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 7 of 13 roles, payroll specialists most ($39,500–$81,350 across the US). Budget from the median for sales development representatives, marketing specialists, project coordinators and 1 more role: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($85,990 against a $62,750 median for sales development representatives).
the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area against Idaho
Against Idaho as a whole, the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area pays more only for sales development representatives (+6.5%), and less for 11, most of all project coordinators (-10.5%). It has the highest median in Idaho for sales development representatives.
Other areas in Idaho
By jobs in these roles, the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area is #5 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 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 7,570 | 15 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | 7,400 | 16 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 6,770 | 15 |
| 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 the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area?
Of the 13 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $85,590 a year, about $110,439 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $36,720.
Is hiring in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 13 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for marketing specialists (-27.4%).
Sources
2 sources, with links
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.