Accountants and Auditors Salary in Idaho
Accountants and Auditors in Idaho have a median of $74,730 a year, below the national $83,680 (−11%); the state ranks 45th of 51 states by median. Accountants and Auditors earn 56% more than the median across all occupations in Idaho ($47,970). Every neighbouring state pays more: Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and Montana range from $75,810 in Montana to $96,550 in Washington. Idaho employs 5,570 accountants and auditors, 6.50 per 1,000 jobs, the 43rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.70 means it is less common in Idaho than nationally.
Idaho vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Idaho | Hourly | $23.16 | $29.40 | $35.93 | $44.91 | $58.57 | $38.43 | 5,570 | 6.50 | 0.70 |
| Annual | $48,170 | $61,150 | $74,730 | $93,400 | $121,820 | $79,940 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $26.93 | $32.22 | $40.23 | $52.80 | $69.27 | $45.56 | 1,449,500 | – | – |
| Annual | $56,020 | $67,020 | $83,680 | $109,810 | $144,090 | $94,750 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 45th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 43rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.70
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.50
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Idaho's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Idaho
7 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Idaho publish a row for accountants and auditors, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $37.40 | $77,790 | $55,760 | $115,090 | 150 | 5.18 | 0.56 |
| Boise City, ID | $36.87 | $76,700 | $52,460 | $123,820 | 3,140 | 8.02 | 0.86 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $35.78 | $74,410 | $47,640 | $122,640 | 420 | 5.12 | 0.55 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $34.61 | $71,990 | $40,040 | $124,940 | 520 | 7.72 | 0.83 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $34.24 | $71,230 | $45,570 | $119,970 | 380 | 5.23 | 0.56 |
| Pocatello, ID | $31.41 | $65,330 | $46,580 | $116,590 | 170 | 4.37 | 0.47 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $30.51 | $63,460 | $43,110 | $109,670 | 180 | 3.61 | 0.39 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $36.19 | $75,280 | $47,280 | $125,340 | 440 | 4.58 | 0.49 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $32.86 | $68,350 | $42,700 | $115,270 | 410 | 5.38 | 0.58 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Accountants and Auditors (every state ranked) and the Idaho wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Idaho estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.