Electricians Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $60,240 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.96
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $81,010
Employed locally 2,350
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $46,820
    50th (median)
    $60,240
    75th
    $77,030
    90th
    $81,010

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 73% Median Electricians salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,450
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $78,270
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $73,970
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $73,800
    Lewiston, ID-WA $72,930
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $71,310

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,930
    Carpenters $47,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,600
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,400
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Boise City, ID is $28.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.13 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Boise City, ID is 3.4% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Boise City?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,820.