Medical Assistant salary in Idaho
What medical assistants earn in Idaho and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,700$21.49 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$37,780 – $48,160Top 10%: $56,740+
Jobs5,2501.16× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in Idaho cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $46,310 | $22.26 | 2,360 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $38,370 | $18.45 | 570 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $45,370 | $21.81 | 540 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $44,980 | $21.62 | 540 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $43,680 | $21.00 | 410 |
| Pocatello, ID | $37,610 | $18.08 | 400 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $44,690 | $21.49 | 360 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $38,360 | $18.44 | 290 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $44,570 | $21.43 | 190 |
Hospitals and jobs in Idaho
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Utah · $45,360 Nevada · $45,200 North Carolina · $45,140 Indiana · $45,110 Virginia · $44,740 Delaware · $44,490
Other healthcare salaries in Idaho
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,790 Registered Nurses · $92,460 Nursing Assistants · $38,650 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,420 Dental Assistants · $45,880 Dental Hygienists · $94,650 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,800 Pharmacists · $144,900 Nurse Practitioners · $132,540 Physicians, All Other · $299,340 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,450 Medical Records Specialists · $53,460
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Idaho?
Medical Assistants in Idaho earned a median of $44,700 a year ($21.49 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $37,780 to $48,160.
Where in Idaho do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Idaho, pay was highest in Boise City, ID at $46,310.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.