Sales Development Representative salary in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area
The Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area is the least expensive place in Idaho to hire a sales development representative. The median is $46,210 a year1, 21.6% below the Idaho statewide median of $58,930 and 34.0% below the US median of $69,990. Nationally that is #491 of 520 areas, in the bottom tenth. BLS counts about 410 people in this job here, 8% of the Idaho total.
BLS occupation 41-3091, area Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area against Idaho and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | $21,890 | $46,210 | $106,480 | |
| Idaho | $34,160 | $58,930 | $166,230 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
Pay is more spread out here than nationally: the top tenth earns $106,480 or more, 4.9 times the bottom tenth, against 3.9 times across the US. Two offers for the same title can sit far apart. The middle half of sales development representatives in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area earns $36,890–$71,460. The mean ($58,350) is 26% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $34,570 wide, against $53,200 across Idaho and $52,810 nationally: employers in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a sales development representative here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $21,890 | $1,824 | $10.52 | $28,245 |
| 25th percentile | $36,890 | $3,074 | $17.74 | $47,600 |
| Median | $46,210 | $3,851 | $22.22 | $59,626 |
| 75th percentile | $71,460 | $5,955 | $34.36 | $92,206 |
| 90th percentile | $106,480 | $8,873 | $51.19 | $137,394 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $25,250 over the median, the 25th only $9,320 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $32,581 a year in employer cost. 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 $69,990 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area, and the Idaho statewide median of $58,930 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area
At the $46,210 median, a local hire costs about $59,626 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $13,416 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 the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area
Of the 16 roles we track in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area, this one ranks #11 by median pay, between bookkeepers ($47,130) and data entry specialists ($43,920). Project Coordinator is the highest at $82,720.
| Role | Median | vs sales development representative | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +6.7% | 90 | |
| Bookkeeper | +2.0% | 1,090 | |
| Sales Development Representative | this role | 410 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -5.0% | 50 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -11.5% | 750 |
Measured against the US median, this job is the lowest paid of the 16 roles we track in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area (-34.0%); data entry specialists come first (+6.2%). The typical role here is at -16.7%, so, measured against the US, sales development representatives cost less in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area than the area's general pay level would suggest. Sales development representatives hold 5.5% of the jobs in these 16 roles in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area, 6.0% across Idaho and 8.0% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Idaho
Across the 8 areas of Idaho with data for this job, the median runs from $46,210 in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area to $62,750 in the Northwestern Idaho nonmetro area, a gap of $16,540 a year. The one area in Idaho with more sales development representatives, Boise City, ID ($61,810), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | +33.8% | 2,970 | |
| Pocatello, ID | +26.9% | 160 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | +22.7% | 330 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | +14.8% | 350 | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | +8.7% | 70 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | +2.6% | 190 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | this area | 410 |
the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area is #282 of 518 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Idaho, Johnson City and Hammond pay just above the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area and Columbia and Lakeland-Winter Haven just below. All four are within $140 a year of the median in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many sales development representatives, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | +39.3% | 410 | jobs | |
| Saginaw, MI | +24.4% | 410 | jobs | |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | +16.0% | 410 | jobs | |
| Hammond, LA | +0.3% | 160 | pay | |
| Johnson City, TN | +0.2% | 350 | pay | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro) | this area | 410 | ||
| Columbia, MO | -0.2% | 400 | pay | |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | -0.3% | 2,250 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a sales development representative in Southeast-Central Idaho (Nonmetro)?
About $59,626 a year at the median, or $4,969 a month: $46,210 in pay plus about $13,416 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do sales development representatives earn in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $46,210 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $21,890, the 90th $106,480, and the middle half earned $36,890 to $71,460.
Is the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area the cheapest area in Idaho for sales development representatives?
Yes. Its median of $46,210 is the lowest of 8 areas in Idaho. Twin Falls is next at $47,420.
How many sales development representatives work in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 410 in the May 2025 survey. That is 8% of the Idaho total of 5,030. Only Boise City has more in Idaho.
Does a sales development representative cost more than a data entry specialist in the Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetro area?
Yes: $2,290 a year more at the median. The medians are $46,210 and $43,920.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: 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.