Office Manager salary in Idaho Falls, ID
Idaho Falls is a lower-cost market for office managers: the median of $58,480 a year1 is 4.7% below the Idaho statewide median of $61,390, and 15.9% below the US median of $69,500. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#429 of 519). About 700 office managers work here, 8% of the Idaho total.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Idaho Falls, ID. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Idaho Falls against Idaho and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | $38,050 | $58,480 | $88,020 | |
| Idaho | $40,680 | $61,390 | $91,590 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Idaho Falls earns $46,750–$69,410. The top tenth earns $88,020 or more, 2.3 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 $22,660 wide, against $26,250 across Idaho and $29,140 nationally: employers in Idaho Falls 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 | $38,050 | $3,171 | $18.29 | $49,097 |
| 25th percentile | $46,750 | $3,896 | $22.48 | $60,323 |
| Median | $58,480 | $4,873 | $28.12 | $75,458 |
| 75th percentile | $69,410 | $5,784 | $33.37 | $89,561 |
| 90th percentile | $88,020 | $7,335 | $42.32 | $113,574 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $11,730 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $10,930, or about $14,103 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 75th and 90th percentiles in Idaho Falls, and the Idaho statewide median of $61,390 falls between the median and the 75th percentile. An offer at the national rate would beat what three quarters of local office managers earn.
What a hire really costs in Idaho Falls
At the $58,480 median, a local hire costs about $75,458 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $16,978 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 Idaho Falls
Of the 15 roles we track in Idaho Falls, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between recruiters ($63,860) and sales development representatives ($56,690). Project Coordinator is the highest at $102,250.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +27.2% | 420 | |
| Recruiter | +9.2% | 280 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 700 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -3.1% | 330 | |
| Executive Assistant | -3.7% | 80 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #9 of the 15 roles we track in Idaho Falls (-15.9%), between payroll specialists (-14.5%) and recruiters (-15.9%). The typical role here is at -14.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Office managers hold 9.2% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Idaho Falls, 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 2 areas in Idaho with more office managers than Idaho Falls, 1 pays less: the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area ($54,240).
| Area | Median | vs Idaho Falls | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID-WA | +10.4% | 260 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | +5.1% | 690 | |
| Northwestern Idaho (Nonmetro) | +0.7% | 570 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | this area | 700 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | -1.1% | 420 | |
| Pocatello, ID | -2.5% | 490 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | -7.3% | 870 |
Idaho Falls against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Idaho Falls is #318 of 517 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Idaho, Johnstown and Sumter pay just above Idaho Falls and Gulfport-Biloxi and Homosassa Springs just below. All four are within $240 a year of the median in Idaho Falls. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Idaho Falls | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | +28.6% | 690 | jobs | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | +4.0% | 700 | jobs | |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | +3.1% | 710 | jobs | |
| Sumter, SC | +0.2% | 320 | pay | |
| Johnstown, PA | +0.1% | 480 | pay | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | this area | 700 | ||
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | -0.2% | 1,890 | pay | |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | -0.4% | 310 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Idaho Falls, ID?
About $75,458 a year at the median, or $6,288 a month: $58,480 in pay plus about $16,978 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for office managers in Idaho Falls?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $58,480 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $38,050, the 90th $88,020, and the middle half earned $46,750 to $69,410.
Is Idaho Falls cheaper than the rest of Idaho for office managers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $58,480 against $61,390 statewide. The next area up in Idaho is the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area at $58,880, the next down Twin Falls at $57,860.
How many office managers work in Idaho Falls?
BLS counts about 700 in the May 2025 survey. That is 8% of the Idaho total of 8,360. Only Boise City and the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area have more in Idaho.
Does an office manager cost more than a sales development representative in Idaho Falls?
Yes: $1,790 a year more at the median. The medians are $58,480 and $56,690.
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.