SOC 49-2094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment — Idaho
Idaho · 2 metro areas compared
In Idaho the median wage is $64,410.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Idaho the median wage is $64,410. That is 13.1% lower than the national median of $74,090. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $59,010 and $78,660. The lowest tenth earn under $49,790, while the highest tenth earn more than $84,100.
The area has 420 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.18 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Idaho ranks 43rd by median wage. Boise City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,410. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 215th of 617 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,790 | −32.8% |
| 25th | $59,010 | −20.4% |
| Median (50th) | $64,410 | −13.1% |
| 75th | $78,660 | +6.2% |
| 90th | $84,100 | +13.5% |
| Mean | $68,570 | −7.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $64,410 | 250 | |
| 2 | Idaho Falls | $56,310 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $64,410 goes as far as $67,445 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,445US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,410 a year, 13.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,790 to $84,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 420 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 43rd of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $64,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $64,410, or $30.96 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 $74,090, so pay in Idaho is 13.1% 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 $84,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,790 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 $64,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 420 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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