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Medical Assistant Salary in Idaho (2026)
$21.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,581/year ($3,048/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,250 Medical Assistant jobs in Idaho (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Medical Assistant salary of $44,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,581 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $44,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,184 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,420 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,516 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,581 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,048 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Idaho?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Idaho is $44,700 per year ($21.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,780 and $48,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $44,700, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $36,581 per year ($3,048 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 5,250 Medical Assistant jobs in Idaho in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Idaho state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Idaho.