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

Medical Assistant Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$44,700/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.49/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
5,250
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$46,809 #16 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Idaho, explained

Medical assistants in Idaho earn a median of $44,700 per year ($21.49 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $35,500, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $56,740. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $44,700 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $44,700 is worth about $46,809 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #16 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,500
$17.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$44,700
$21.49/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$56,740
$27.28/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $44,700 $46,809
Washington $59,290 $55,404 −$14,590
Oregon $50,410 $48,771 −$5,710
Montana $46,820 $49,469 −$2,120
Utah $45,360 $45,881 −$660
Nevada $45,200 $45,209 −$500
Wyoming $40,920 $44,147 +$3,780

Medical Assistant in Idaho: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Idaho?

Medical assistants in Idaho earn a median of $44,700 per year ($21.49 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Idaho pay medical assistants well?

At $44,700, Idaho pays 2% below the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 5,250 work in the state.

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