SOC 49-9051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers — Idaho
Idaho · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Idaho is $125,410 per year, well above the national median of $95,320.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Idaho is $125,410 per year, well above the national median of $95,320. The gap of 31.6% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $75,770 at the tenth percentile to more than $131,140 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $99,040 to $128,090.
Employment stands at 860, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Idaho ranks 6th by median wage. Pocatello leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $127,700. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 35th of 617 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,770 | −20.5% |
| 25th | $99,040 | +3.9% |
| Median (50th) | $125,410 | +31.6% |
| 75th | $128,090 | +34.4% |
| 90th | $131,140 | +37.6% |
| Mean | $113,480 | +19.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pocatello | $127,700 | 30 | |
| 2 | Lewiston | $126,860 | 30 | |
| 3 | Boise City | $126,840 | 340 | |
| 4 | Coeur d'Alene | $125,890 | 90 | |
| 5 | Idaho Falls | $108,660 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $125,410 goes as far as $131,319 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 37.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$125,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$131,319US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $125,410 a year, 31.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $75,770 to $131,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 860 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pocatello, at $127,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $125,410, or $60.29 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 $95,320, so pay in Idaho is 31.6% higher. 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 $131,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $75,770 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 Pocatello, at $127,700 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 860 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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