verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Accountant Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$74,730/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.93/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
5,570
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$78,256 #48 of 51

Accountant pay in Idaho, explained

Accountants in Idaho earn a median of $74,730 per year ($35.93 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $48,170, while the most experienced accountants reach about $121,820. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $74,730 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $74,730 is worth about $78,256 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #48 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,170
$23.16/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$74,730
$35.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$121,820
$58.57/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $74,730 $78,256
Washington $96,550 $90,223 −$21,820
Oregon $85,800 $83,010 −$11,070
Nevada $81,600 $81,617 −$6,870
Utah $79,990 $80,909 −$5,260
Wyoming $77,620 $83,741 −$2,890
Montana $75,810 $80,099 −$1,080

Accountant in Idaho: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Idaho?

Accountants in Idaho earn a median of $74,730 per year ($35.93 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Idaho pay accountants well?

At $74,730, Idaho pays 11% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 5,570 work in the state.

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