Office Manager salary in Boise City, ID
Boise City is the most expensive place in Idaho to hire an office manager. The median is $64,840 a year1, 5.6% above the Idaho statewide median of $61,390 and 6.7% below the US median of $69,500. Among US areas it comes in at #191 of 519. With about 4,010 office managers, 48% of the Idaho total, no area in Idaho employs more.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Boise City, ID. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Boise City against Idaho and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $43,950 | $64,840 | $96,120 | |
| Idaho | $40,680 | $61,390 | $91,590 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Boise City earns $53,420–$77,230. The top tenth earns $96,120 or more, 2.2 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.3 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $23,810 wide, against $26,250 across Idaho and $29,140 nationally: employers in Boise City pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an office manager here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,950 | $3,662 | $21.13 | $56,710 |
| 25th percentile | $53,420 | $4,452 | $25.68 | $68,929 |
| Median | $64,840 | $5,403 | $31.17 | $83,665 |
| 75th percentile | $77,230 | $6,436 | $37.13 | $99,652 |
| 90th percentile | $96,120 | $8,010 | $46.21 | $124,026 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $12,390 a year in pay and about $15,987 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $11,420 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,500 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Boise City, and the Idaho statewide median of $61,390 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Boise City
At the $64,840 median, a local hire costs about $83,665 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $18,825 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Boise City
Of the 17 roles we track in Boise City, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between recruiters ($66,060) and marketing specialists ($62,380). Project Coordinator is the highest at $98,580.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +18.3% | 3,140 | |
| Recruiter | +1.9% | 2,180 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 4,010 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -3.8% | 2,020 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -4.7% | 2,970 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #9 of the 17 roles we track in Boise City (-6.7%), between administrative assistants (-4.3%) and payroll specialists (-8.3%). The typical role here is at -6.7%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Office managers hold 9.6% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Boise City, 10.0% across Idaho and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Idaho
Across the 8 areas of Idaho with data for this job, the median runs from $54,240 in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area to $64,840 in Boise City, a gap of $10,600 a year. No other area in Idaho has as many office managers, and all 7 others pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Boise City | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | this area | 4,010 | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | -0.4% | 260 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | -5.2% | 690 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | -9.2% | 570 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | -9.8% | 700 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | -10.8% | 420 | |
| Pocatello, ID | -12.1% | 490 |
Boise City against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Boise City is #68 of 517 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Idaho, Albuquerque and Ann Arbor pay just above Boise City and Grand Rapids-Wyoming and Richmond just below. All four are within $150 a year of the median in Boise City. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Boise City | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady, NY | +13.1% | 4,050 | jobs | |
| Ann Arbor, MI | +0.1% | 1,330 | pay | |
| Albuquerque, NM | +0.0% | 4,080 | pay | |
| Boise City, ID | this area | 4,010 | ||
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | +0.0% | 4,110 | pay | |
| Richmond, VA | -0.2% | 6,490 | pay | |
| Baton Rouge, LA | -4.8% | 4,060 | jobs | |
| El Paso, TX | -10.7% | 4,050 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Boise City, ID?
About $83,665 a year at the median, or $6,972 a month: $64,840 in pay plus about $18,825 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do office managers earn in Boise City?
The median was $64,840 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $43,950, the 90th $96,120, and the middle half earned $53,420 to $77,230.
Is Boise City the most expensive area in Idaho for office managers?
Yes. Its median of $64,840 is the highest of 8 areas in Idaho. Lewiston comes next at $64,580.
How many office managers work in Boise City?
BLS counts about 4,010 in the May 2025 survey. That is 48% of the Idaho total of 8,360. No other area in Idaho has as many.
Does an office manager cost more than a marketing specialist in Boise City?
Yes: $2,460 a year more at the median. The medians are $64,840 and $62,380.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.