Office Manager salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coeur d'Alene pays office managers close to the Idaho norm. The median is $61,490 a year1, about level with the Idaho statewide median of $61,390 and 11.5% below the US median of $69,500. Nationally it ranks #307 of 519 areas. About 690 office managers work here, 8% of the Idaho total.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Coeur d'Alene, ID. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Coeur d'Alene against Idaho and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $42,340 | $61,490 | $93,600 | |
| Idaho | $40,680 | $61,390 | $91,590 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Coeur d'Alene earns $50,890–$77,320. The top tenth earns $93,600 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 $26,430 wide, between the figure for Idaho ($26,250) and the US figure ($29,140).
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 | $42,340 | $3,528 | $20.36 | $54,632 |
| 25th percentile | $50,890 | $4,241 | $24.47 | $65,665 |
| Median | $61,490 | $5,124 | $29.56 | $79,342 |
| 75th percentile | $77,320 | $6,443 | $37.17 | $99,768 |
| 90th percentile | $93,600 | $7,800 | $45.00 | $120,774 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $10,600 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $15,830, or about $20,426 once benefits are added. 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 Coeur d'Alene, and the Idaho statewide median of $61,390 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Coeur d'Alene
At the $61,490 median, a local hire costs about $79,342 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $17,852 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 Coeur d'Alene
Of the 15 roles we track in Coeur d'Alene, this one ranks #5 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($62,370) and executive assistants ($60,130). Project Coordinator is the highest at $86,950.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruiter | +3.2% | 280 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +1.4% | 80 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 690 | |
| Executive Assistant | -2.2% | 90 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -3.2% | 290 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #8 of the 15 roles we track in Coeur d'Alene (-11.5%), between customer support specialists (-2.3%) and accountants (-14.9%). The typical role here is at -11.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Office managers hold 10.2% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Coeur d'Alene, 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. Of the 3 areas in Idaho with more office managers than Coeur d'Alene, 2 pay less: the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area ($54,240) and Idaho Falls, ID ($58,480).
| Area | Median | vs Coeur d'Alene | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | +5.4% | 4,010 | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | +5.0% | 260 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | this area | 690 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | -4.2% | 570 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | -4.9% | 700 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | -5.9% | 420 | |
| Pocatello, ID | -7.3% | 490 |
Coeur d'Alene against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Coeur d'Alene is #322 of 517 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Idaho, Manhattan and Gettysburg pay just above Coeur d'Alene and Topeka and Canton-Massillon just below. All four are within $170 a year of the median in Coeur d'Alene. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Coeur d'Alene | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | +22.3% | 690 | jobs | |
| Bangor, ME | +5.1% | 680 | jobs | |
| Gettysburg, PA | +0.1% | 240 | pay | |
| Manhattan, KS | +0.1% | 350 | pay | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | this area | 690 | ||
| Topeka, KS | -0.3% | 1,250 | pay | |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | -0.3% | 1,190 | pay | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | -1.1% | 700 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
About $79,342 a year at the median, or $6,612 a month: $61,490 in pay plus about $17,852 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for office managers in Coeur d'Alene?
The median was $61,490 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $42,340, the 90th $93,600, and the middle half earned $50,890 to $77,320.
Is Coeur d'Alene cheaper than the rest of Idaho for office managers?
About the same: a median of $61,490 against $61,390 statewide. The next area up in Idaho is Lewiston at $64,580, the next down the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area at $58,880.
How many office managers work in Coeur d'Alene?
BLS counts about 690 in the May 2025 survey. That is 8% of the Idaho total of 8,360. 3 areas in Idaho have more; the closest in size is Idaho Falls, with about 700.
Does an office manager cost more than an executive assistant in Coeur d'Alene?
Yes: $1,360 a year more at the median. The medians are $61,490 and $60,130.
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.