SOC 49-2091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Avionics Technicians — Idaho
Idaho · 1 metro areas compared
At $80,620, median pay for Avionics Technicians in Idaho tracks the national median of $82,280 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $80,620, median pay for Avionics Technicians in Idaho tracks the national median of $82,280 closely. Pay ranges from under $58,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $96,500 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,990 to $81,070.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Idaho ranks number 21st out of 42 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Boise City records the highest median at $79,680. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 133rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,210 | −29.3% |
| 25th | $63,990 | −22.2% |
| Median (50th) | $80,620 | −2.0% |
| 75th | $81,070 | −1.5% |
| 90th | $96,500 | +17.3% |
| Mean | $76,310 | −7.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $79,680 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $80,620 goes as far as $84,419 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,419US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,620 a year, 2.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,210 to $96,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 21st of 42 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $79,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Avionics Technicians in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $80,620, or $38.76 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $82,280, so pay in Idaho is 2.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Idaho earns more than $96,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,210 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boise City, at $79,680 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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