Cost of hiring in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area
Customer Support Specialist is the largest of these 16 jobs in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area, with about 1,410 people1. Medians run from $36,290 a year for virtual receptionists to $82,720 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Specialist | +6.2% | 50 | |
| HR Assistant | +2.8% | 30 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -4.5% | 490 | |
| Bookkeeper | -7.0% | 1,090 | |
| Accountant | -10.0% | 440 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -12.0% | 510 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -14.0% | 750 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -15.4% | 90 | |
| Recruiter | -18.0% | 290 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -18.8% | 1,410 | |
| Project Coordinator | -19.2% | 420 | |
| Paralegal | -19.8% | 160 | |
| Office Manager | -22.0% | 870 | |
| Executive Assistant | -26.1% | 80 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -30.1% | 310 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -34.0% | 410 |
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 $36,360 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $46,916 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area against the US
The Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area pays above the US median for 2 of the 16 roles, most of all for data entry specialists (+6.2%) and HR assistants (+2.8%), and below it for 14, furthest for sales development representatives (-34.0%). The middle gap across all 16 is -16.7%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for HR assistants, #75 of 384 areas by median pay; its lowest is for sales development representatives, #491 of 520.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area has more bookkeepers (14.7% of these jobs here, against 8.7% nationally) and office managers (11.8% against 9.1%), and fewer executive assistants (1.1% against 2.9%) and accountants (5.9% against 9.2%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Terre Haute, IN is nearest, at -16.7%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | -16.5% | 15 | 5,000 |
| Columbia, MO | -16.5% | 16 | 10,200 |
| Slidell-Mandeville, LA | -16.6% | 14 | 9,120 |
| Charleston, WV | -16.7% | 16 | 9,840 |
| Terre Haute, IN | -16.7% | 16 | 4,500 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | -16.7% (this area) | 16 | 7,400 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area span $21,890–$106,480, the widest band (4.9×); HR assistants the narrowest, $41,640–$56,460. Wider than nationally for sales development representatives and data entry specialists, narrower for HR assistants and payroll specialists. Budget from the median for sales development representatives, marketing specialists, project coordinators and 4 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($58,350 against a $46,210 median for sales development representatives).
the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area against Idaho
Against Idaho as a whole, the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area pays more for 2 of 16 roles, led by data entry specialists (+2.6%) and paralegals (+1.5%), and less for 12, most of all sales development representatives (-21.6%). It has the highest median in Idaho for HR assistants, and the lowest for marketing specialists, office managers and sales development representatives and 1 more role.
Other areas in Idaho
By jobs in these roles, the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area is #3 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 |
| 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 the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area?
Of the 16 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $82,720 a year, about $106,735 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $36,290.
Is hiring in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
For 14 of the 16 roles, yes, most of all sales development representatives (-34.0%). 2 pay more than the US median, led by data entry specialists (+6.2%).
Sources
2 sources, with links
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