Electricians Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $57,360 -8% vs national
Median hourly $27.58
10th percentile $36,970
90th percentile $75,870
Employed locally 160
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,970
    25th
    $44,730
    50th (median)
    $57,360
    75th
    $71,670
    90th
    $75,870

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 90% Median Electricians salary is 10% 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 Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $41,600
    Carpenters $48,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,790
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,910
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,020
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Pocatello?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Pocatello, ID is $27.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.29 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Pocatello, ID is 8% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $36,970 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,730.