verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Auto Mechanic Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$48,420/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.28/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
5,030
public U.S. Median
$50,620
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$50,705 #39 of 51

Auto Mechanic pay in Idaho, explained

Auto mechanics in Idaho earn a median of $48,420 per year ($23.28 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $50,620. Entry-level workers earn around $34,570, while the most experienced auto mechanics reach about $77,710. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $48,420 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $48,420 is worth about $50,705 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #39 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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Auto Mechanic pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$34,570
$16.62/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,420
$23.28/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,710
$37.36/hr

Auto Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $48,420 $50,705
Montana $58,740 $62,064 −$10,320
Oregon $58,520 $56,617 −$10,100
Washington $57,270 $53,517 −$8,850
Wyoming $51,330 $55,378 −$2,910
Nevada $48,290 $48,300 +$130
Utah $46,570 $47,105 +$1,850

Auto Mechanic in Idaho: FAQ

How much do auto mechanics make in Idaho?

Auto mechanics in Idaho earn a median of $48,420 per year ($23.28 per hour), compared with $50,620 nationally.

Does Idaho pay auto mechanics well?

At $48,420, Idaho pays 4% below the national median for auto mechanics. An estimated 5,030 work in the state.

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