Office Manager salary and cost of hiring in Idaho
The median office manager in Idaho earned $61,390 a year in May 2025[1], 11.7% below the US median of $69,500. That puts Idaho at #45 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-1011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $40,680 | $61,390 | $91,590 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Idaho earns $49,990–$76,240; the top tenth earns $91,590 or more, 2.3 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Idaho median that makes about $87,700 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Idaho
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $77,230 | 4,010 | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $82,380 | 260 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $77,320 | 690 | |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $71,570 | 570 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $69,410 | 700 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | $68,570 | 420 | |
| Pocatello, ID | $68,080 | 490 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $66,710 | 870 |
Boise City, ID pays the most ($64,840) and Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area the least ($54,240): $10,600 a year apart for the same job.
What an office manager does
An office manager (for a remote team: an operations coordinator) owns the processes that keep a small company organised: vendors, onboarding, tools, policies and the admin calendar.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | +1.5% | |
| Nebraska | +1.0% | |
| Idaho | +0.0% | |
| Oklahoma | -0.8% | |
| Alabama | -1.7% |
Questions
How much does an office manager earn in Idaho?
The median was $61,390 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $49,990 to $76,240.
What does it cost to employ an office manager in Idaho?
About $87,700 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Idaho do office managers earn the most?
Boise City, ID, with a median of $64,840 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes431011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.