SOC 43-6014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — Lewiston
Lewiston, ID-WA · 5 metro areas compared
At $47,820, median pay for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Lewiston, ID tracks the national median of $47,540 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $47,820, median pay for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Lewiston, ID tracks the national median of $47,540 closely. Pay ranges from under $35,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,140 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,020 to $54,420.
Employment stands at 240, or 8.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Coeur d'Alene records the highest median at $46,580. Of the 167 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 101st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,600 | −25.1% |
| 25th | $39,020 | −17.9% |
| Median (50th) | $47,820 | +0.6% |
| 75th | $54,420 | +14.5% |
| 90th | $60,140 | +26.5% |
| Mean | $47,540 | +0.0% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coeur d'Alene | $46,580 | 610 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $45,480 | 3,380 | |
| 3 | Pocatello | $43,990 | 380 | |
| 4 | Idaho Falls | $39,910 | 740 | |
| 5 | Twin Falls | $39,240 | 330 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lewiston run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $47,820 goes as far as $50,073 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,073US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,820 a year, 0.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,600 to $60,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Coeur d'Alene, at $46,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Lewiston, ID?
The median annual wage is $47,820, or $22.99 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 $47,540, so pay in Lewiston, ID is 0.6% 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 Lewiston, ID earns more than $60,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,600 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 Coeur d'Alene, at $46,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Lewiston, 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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