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

Plumber Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$52,380/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.18/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
3,090
public U.S. Median
$63,800
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$54,852 #50 of 51

Plumber pay in Idaho, explained

Plumbers in Idaho earn a median of $52,380 per year ($25.18 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $63,800. Entry-level workers earn around $39,430, while the most experienced plumbers reach about $82,620. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $52,380 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $52,380 is worth about $54,852 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #50 for real pay (vs #49 on the sticker number).

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Plumber pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,430
$18.96/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$52,380
$25.18/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$82,620
$39.72/hr

Plumber pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $52,380 $54,852
Oregon $97,050 $93,894 −$44,670
Washington $81,030 $75,720 −$28,650
Montana $79,960 $84,484 −$27,580
Wyoming $62,410 $67,331 −$10,030
Utah $61,900 $62,611 −$9,520
Nevada $61,610 $61,623 −$9,230

Plumber in Idaho: FAQ

How much do plumbers make in Idaho?

Plumbers in Idaho earn a median of $52,380 per year ($25.18 per hour), compared with $63,800 nationally.

Does Idaho pay plumbers well?

At $52,380, Idaho pays 18% below the national median for plumbers. An estimated 3,090 work in the state.

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