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Welder Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$50,530/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.30/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
3,300
public U.S. Median
$53,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$52,914 #44 of 51

Welder pay in Idaho, explained

Welders in Idaho earn a median of $50,530 per year ($24.30 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $53,750. Entry-level workers earn around $40,370, while the most experienced welders reach about $70,790. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $50,530 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $50,530 is worth about $52,914 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #44 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Welder pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$40,370
$19.41/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$50,530
$24.30/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$70,790
$34.03/hr

Welder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $50,530 $52,914 —
Wyoming $63,820 $68,852 −$13,290
Washington $63,020 $58,890 −$12,490
Nevada $61,520 $61,533 −$10,990
Oregon $59,450 $57,517 −$8,920
Utah $58,380 $59,051 −$7,850
Montana $55,610 $58,756 −$5,080

Welder in Idaho: FAQ

How much do welders make in Idaho?

Welders in Idaho earn a median of $50,530 per year ($24.30 per hour), compared with $53,750 nationally.

Does Idaho pay welders well?

At $50,530, Idaho pays 6% below the national median for welders. An estimated 3,300 work in the state.

Welder salary in other states

Alaska · $80,840 Hawaii · $79,000 Connecticut · $64,880 Wyoming · $63,820 Washington · $63,020 Massachusetts · $62,570 New Hampshire · $62,360 Louisiana · $62,250 Maine · $62,220 North Dakota · $62,000 Nevada · $61,520 Vermont · $60,890

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