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Executive Assistant Salary in Boise, Idaho

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$63,850/ year

Median Executive Assistant in Boise, ID

$39,360
10th
$48,000
25th
$63,850
Median
$82,561
75th
$100,724
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$63,850
Total compensation (est.)
$73,428
Bonus range
$2,500 – $10,320
Mean salary
$67,681

How This Compares

Boise, ID median
$63,850
Idaho median
$67,840-5.9%
National median
$66,510-4.0%

Cost of living in Boise is 0% below the national average. Salary of $63,850 here is equivalent to $63,850 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$45,972-28.0%
3-5 years
$58,104-9.0%
6-10 years
$71,512+12.0%
10+ years
$88,113+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$56,188-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$63,850
Enterprise (5,000+)
$75,343+18.0%

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Executive Assistant Salaries in Nearby Cities

Nampa, ID$66,510/yr
Meridian, ID$66,510/yr

Related Jobs in Boise

Marketing Manager$133,181/yr
Human Resources Manager$130,896/yr
Operations Manager$124,435/yr
Business Analyst$91,478/yr
Sales Manager$125,376/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$31/hr
Monthly gross$5,321/mo
25th percentile$48,000/yr
75th percentile$82,561/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Idaho Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.6%-0.10

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Executive Assistant salary in Boise?

The median Executive Assistant salary in Boise is $63,850 per year, with a range from $48,000 at the 25th percentile to $82,561 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Executive Assistant pay in Boise compare to the national average?

Executive Assistant salaries in Boise are 4% below the national median of $66,510. After adjusting for Boise's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $63,850 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Executive Assistant salaries in Boise?

In Boise, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Executive Assistant roles start around $39,360, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $100,724 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Boise a good place for Executive Assistant jobs?

Boise offers a Executive Assistant median of $63,850, which is 4% below the US median of $66,510. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Boise is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Executive Assistant salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Executive Assistant in Boise is $82,561, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.