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

Electrician Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$63,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.29/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
5,690
public U.S. Median
$63,190
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$65,973 #36 of 51

Electrician pay in Idaho, explained

Electricians in Idaho earn a median of $63,000 per year ($30.29 per hour), in line with the national median of $63,190. Entry-level workers earn around $38,830, while the most experienced electricians reach about $95,470. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $63,000 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $63,000 is worth about $65,973 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #36 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Electrician pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,830
$18.67/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,000
$30.29/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$95,470
$45.90/hr

Electrician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $63,000 $65,973
Oregon $101,310 $98,016 −$38,310
Washington $95,220 $88,980 −$32,220
Montana $76,760 $81,103 −$13,760
Wyoming $76,120 $82,122 −$13,120
Nevada $73,570 $73,585 −$10,570
Utah $62,000 $62,712 +$1,000

Electrician in Idaho: FAQ

How much do electricians make in Idaho?

Electricians in Idaho earn a median of $63,000 per year ($30.29 per hour), compared with $63,190 nationally.

Does Idaho pay electricians well?

At $63,000, Idaho pays about the same as the national median for electricians. An estimated 5,690 work in the state.

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