Medical Assistants Salary in Idaho

Medical assistants in Idaho earn the most in Boise (average $45,940 a year) and the least in Pocatello ($39,430), across the 6 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical assistants average at $44,240 and the median at $44,700 for 5,250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,120.

Medical Assistants average salary by city in Idaho

Boise$45,940
Coeur d'Alene$44,680
Lewiston$43,960
Idaho Falls$41,330
Twin Falls$41,240
Pocatello$39,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boise	$45,940	$46,310	$39,370	$37,766	98
Coeur d'Alene	$44,680	$45,370	$38,730	$36,821	98
Lewiston	$43,960	$44,570	$37,380	$36,280	91
Idaho Falls	$41,330	$38,370	$36,770	$34,306	94
Twin Falls	$41,240	$38,360	$36,620	$34,239	92
Pocatello	$39,430	$37,610	$36,050	$32,880	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Medical Assistants salary in other states

Medical Assistants salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9092.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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