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Electrician Salary in Idaho: Pay by City
Electricians in Idaho earned a median $30.29 an hour, or $63,000 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $23.26 to $39.44 an hour, and the top tenth earned $45.90 or more. That is 0% below the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $18.67
- 25th
- $23.26
- Median
- $30.29
- 75th
- $39.44
- 90th
- $45.90
- 10th
- $38,830
- 25th
- $48,380
- Median
- $63,000
- 75th
- $82,040
- 90th
- $95,470
Which Idaho cities pay electricians the most?
Lewiston has the highest median of the 6 metro areas below, $37.08 an hour; Twin Falls has the lowest, $27.89.[1]
- Lewiston$37.08 · 230
- Coeur d'Alene$31.90 · 480
- Idaho Falls$31.42 · 540
- Boise City$29.62 · 2,510
- Pocatello$29.11 · 160
- Twin Falls$27.89 · 300
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Idaho?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $95,470 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18.67 | $38,830 |
| 25th | $23.26 | $48,380 |
| Median | $30.29 | $63,000 |
| 75th | $39.44 | $82,040 |
| 90th | $45.90 | $95,470 |
| Mean | $32.02 | $66,600 |
How much do new electricians make in Idaho?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Idaho earned $18.67 an hour or less ($38,830 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.26 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Idaho?
Projections Central expects Idaho to go from 10,850 electrician jobs in 2024 to 14,020 in 2034, a change of 29.2%, with about 1,380 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 10,850 | 14,020 | 29.2% | 1,380 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Idaho?
Electricians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Idaho. General contractors have the highest median, $36.32 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.32 | $75,550 | 6,730 |
| Electricians | $30.29 | $63,000 | 5,690 |
| Roofers | $27.78 | $57,790 | 1,190 |
| HVAC Technicians | $27.04 | $56,240 | 4,550 |
| Plumbers | $25.18 | $52,380 | 3,090 |
Where to train in Idaho
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Idaho, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)