Laborer Salary in Idaho (2026)
$19.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,978/year ($2,748/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 15,610 Laborer jobs in Idaho (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Laborer salary of $39,900 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 $32,978 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $39,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,608 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,052 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,261 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,978 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,748 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laborer make in Idaho?
- The median Laborer salary in Idaho is $39,900 per year ($19.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,160 and $45,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $39,900, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $32,978 per year ($2,748 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 15,610 Laborer 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.