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Electrician Salary in Idaho (2026)
$30.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,315/year ($4,193/month) for a single filer
Electrician pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,690 Electrician jobs in Idaho (occupation code 47-2111, “Electricians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Electrician salary of $63,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,315 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $63,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,380 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,820 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$2,486 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,315 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,193 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrician make in Idaho?
- The median Electrician salary in Idaho is $63,000 per year ($30.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,380 and $82,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $63,000, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $50,315 per year ($4,193 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Electrician jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 5,690 Electrician jobs in Idaho in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Idaho state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Idaho.