Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Idaho

$19,109 $62,013
10th pct Median: $36,054 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$19,109
25th Percentile$25,959
50th (Median)$36,054
75th Percentile$49,755
90th (Top Earners)$62,013
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Idaho median salary of $36,054 for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants has the purchasing power of approximately $35,591 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Idaho's higher cost of living (COL index: 101.3) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make in Idaho?
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Idaho earn a median annual salary of $36,054 per year ($17.33/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $40,060.
Is Idaho a good state for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants?
Idaho pays slightly below the national average for medical secretaries and administrative assistants. Cost of living in Idaho is near the national average (COL index: 101.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Idaho?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 101.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $36,054 salary in Idaho has the purchasing power of approximately $35,591 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Idaho reduce real purchasing power.
How does Idaho compare to neighboring states for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Idaho

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $298,980
2 Radiologists $278,928
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $275,598
4 Neurologists $266,040
5 Surgeons, All Other $265,068
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $244,692
7 Psychiatrists $224,818
8 Physicians, Pathologists $219,528
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Idaho

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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