The median receptionist in Idaho earns $36,810 a year, or $17.70 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2025 survey. That is 3% below the national median of $38,010, and 32nd of the 54 states and territories BLS publishes.
The middle half of Idaho’s 5,340 receptionists earn between $32,210 and $42,520. The highest paying metro area in the state is Coeur d'Alene, ID, at $37,780.
Liaison does the routine half of a receptionist’s job for 15% of what one costs in Idaho. See how.
Every metro area in Idaho where BLS publishes a median for receptionists, highest first. A metro that crosses a state line appears under each of its states.
| Metro area | Median annual | Median hourly | Middle half earns | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $37,780 | $18.16 | $36,050 to $43,480 | 580 |
| Boise City, ID | $37,500 | $18.03 | $33,280 to $44,330 | 2,280 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $37,420 | $17.99 | $34,650 to $45,250 | 200 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $36,260 | $17.43 | $31,750 to $39,850 | 360 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $35,770 | $17.20 | $30,210 to $40,260 | 520 |
| Pocatello, ID | $34,870 | $16.77 | $30,650 to $37,510 | 280 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $34,800 | $16.73 | $30,720 to $37,960 | 720 |
Wages are the start. At employers with fewer than 50 workers, benefits add 35% on top (BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation), so a receptionist at the Idaho median costs about $49,700 a year. The employer’s view for every state and metro is on what a receptionist costs, and the routine part of the job is what Liaison does inside the tools a business already runs.
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The median receptionist in Idaho earned $36,810 a year, or $17.70 an hour, in May 2025. The middle half earned between $32,210 and $42,520. Nationally the median is $38,010, so Idaho pays 3% less than the country as a whole.
Coeur d'Alene, ID ($37,780), Boise City, ID ($37,500) and Lewiston, ID-WA ($37,420).
Benefits at employers with fewer than 50 workers add 35% on top of wages, so a receptionist at the Idaho median costs about $49,700 a year. The employer’s view is at useliaison.com/back-office-costs/receptionist.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, occupation 43-4171. Annual figures assume 2,080 hours a year. Updated 2026-10-02.
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