SOC 13-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Accountants and Auditors — Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, ID · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Accountants and Auditors in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $71,230 per year, 14.9% below the national median of $83,680.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Accountants and Auditors in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $71,230 per year, 14.9% below the national median of $83,680. Half of workers earn between $58,750 and $84,270. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,570 and the ninetieth at $119,970.
The area has 380 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 5.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Lewiston records the highest median at $77,790. Of the 255 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 70th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,570 | −45.5% |
| 25th | $58,750 | −29.8% |
| Median (50th) | $71,230 | −14.9% |
| 75th | $84,270 | +0.7% |
| 90th | $119,970 | +43.4% |
| Mean | $77,170 | −7.8% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewiston | $77,790 | 150 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $76,700 | 3,140 | |
| 3 | Idaho Falls | $74,410 | 420 | |
| 4 | Pocatello | $65,330 | 170 | |
| 5 | Twin Falls | $63,460 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Coeur d'Alene run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $71,230 goes as far as $74,586 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,586US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,230 a year, 14.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,570 to $119,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 380 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lewiston, at $77,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Accountants and Auditors in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The median annual wage is $71,230, or $34.24 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $83,680, so pay in Coeur d'Alene, ID is 14.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, ID earns more than $119,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,570 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lewiston, at $77,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 380 jobs in this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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