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

Carpenter Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$52,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.00/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
8,380
public U.S. Median
$60,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$54,454 #41 of 51

Carpenter pay in Idaho, explained

Carpenters in Idaho earn a median of $52,000 per year ($25.00 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $60,580. Entry-level workers earn around $36,850, while the most experienced carpenters reach about $75,710. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $52,000 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $52,000 is worth about $54,454 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #41 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Carpenter pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,850
$17.72/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$52,000
$25.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$75,710
$36.40/hr

Carpenter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $52,000 $54,454
Washington $74,190 $69,328 −$22,190
Oregon $62,870 $60,826 −$10,870
Nevada $62,380 $62,393 −$10,380
Montana $58,820 $62,148 −$6,820
Wyoming $56,850 $61,333 −$4,850
Utah $52,360 $52,962 −$360

Carpenter in Idaho: FAQ

How much do carpenters make in Idaho?

Carpenters in Idaho earn a median of $52,000 per year ($25.00 per hour), compared with $60,580 nationally.

Does Idaho pay carpenters well?

At $52,000, Idaho pays 14% below the national median for carpenters. An estimated 8,380 work in the state.

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