Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Idaho | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $74,730 | $86,427 | -14% |
| Median hourly wage | $35.93 | $41.55 | -14% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $78,251.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Accountant in Idaho is $74,730, or about $35.93 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Accountants is $86,427. Idaho is -14% below the national median.
Entry-level accountants in Idaho typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,570 accountant jobs on record and a median salary of $74,730, Idaho offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, accountants rank 164 of the 617 occupations reported in Idaho — higher than 73% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial and Investment Analysts at $100,830, Project Management Specialists at $95,630, Personal Financial Advisors at $94,370 — all figures are median annual wages for Idaho.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Idaho levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, accountants rank 164 of the 617 occupations reported in Idaho — higher than 73% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Idaho | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $100,830 | $680 |
| Project Management Specialists | $95,630 | $5,750 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $94,370 | $760 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $93,110 | $190 |
| Management Analysts | $88,710 | $3,700 |
| Financial Examiners | $85,260 | $210 |
Idaho levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 617 occupations in Idaho.