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Electrician Salary in Idaho

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in homes, businesses, and industrial settings.

Idaho Electrician Wages at a Glance

Idaho electricians earn a statewide median of $60,670 per year ($29.17 per hour), up 18.4% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $38,220 at the 10th percentile to $89,890 at the 90th.

Idaho employs approximately 5,380 electricians statewide, up 17.5% from May 2019.

Median Wages by Metro

Metro Annual median Hourly Employment 5-yr wage
Boise City $60,240 $28.96/hr 2,350 up 18.0%

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.

Idaho Electrician Apprenticeships

Most electricians enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.

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