SOC 43-9199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other — Idaho
Idaho · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Idaho is $61,140 per year, well above the national median of $45,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Idaho is $61,140 per year, well above the national median of $45,670. The gap of 33.9% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $53,020 and $62,980. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,330 and the ninetieth at $76,400.
Employment stands at 240, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Idaho ranks number 2nd out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Boise City records the highest median at $61,450. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 257th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,330 | −11.7% |
| 25th | $53,020 | +16.1% |
| Median (50th) | $61,140 | +33.9% |
| 75th | $62,980 | +37.9% |
| 90th | $76,400 | +67.3% |
| Mean | $61,460 | +34.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $61,450 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $61,140 goes as far as $64,021 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 40.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,021US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,140 a year, 33.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,330 to $76,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $61,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $61,140, or $29.39 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 $45,670, so pay in Idaho is 33.9% higher. 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 Idaho earns more than $76,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,330 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 Boise City, at $61,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. 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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