Drywall installer salary in Idaho
Median $21.05 an hour for 920 drywall and ceiling tile installers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Drywall installer pay in Idaho: the full range
Idaho ranks 47th of 49 states for median drywall installer pay, and 47th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $22.04). 920 drywall and ceiling tile installers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $14.22 – $17.11 | $29,580 – $35,580 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $17.11 – $27.68 | $35,580 – $57,570 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $27.68 – $31.16 | $57,570 – $64,820 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Drywall installer pay by metro in Idaho
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | $18.46 | $23.51 | $27.42 | 160 | 12% above |
| Boise | $14.22 | $21.30 | $30.71 | 480 | 1% above |
| Twin Falls | $13.33 | $16.77 | $30.68 | 50 | 20% below |
Drywall installer wages in Idaho over time
Table
| Year | Idaho $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $15.22 | $29.41 | $15.34 | — |
| 2000 | $14.92 | $27.89 | $15.80 | 1,140 |
| 2001 | $15.52 | $28.21 | $15.87 | 780 |
| 2002 | $16.03 | $28.69 | $16.21 | 880 |
| 2003 | $15.64 | $27.37 | $16.19 | 850 |
| 2004 | $14.71 | $25.07 | $16.36 | 740 |
| 2005 | $15.13 | $24.94 | $16.70 | 640 |
| 2006 | $15.84 | $25.30 | $17.38 | 1,170 |
| 2007 | $15.02 | $23.32 | $17.56 | 1,180 |
| 2008 | $15.15 | $22.65 | $18.12 | 980 |
| 2009 | $15.62 | $23.44 | $17.88 | 730 |
| 2010 | $16.29 | $24.05 | $17.94 | 730 |
| 2011 | $15.94 | $22.81 | $17.78 | 610 |
| 2012 | $15.75 | $22.09 | $17.89 | 690 |
| 2013 | $15.59 | $21.55 | $17.89 | 610 |
| 2014 | $16.75 | $22.78 | $18.32 | 890 |
| 2015 | $16.70 | $22.68 | $18.85 | 730 |
| 2016 | $17.47 | $23.43 | $19.75 | 1,110 |
| 2017 | $16.82 | $22.09 | $20.60 | 970 |
| 2018 | $17.20 | $22.05 | $21.03 | 1,160 |
| 2019 | $17.63 | $22.20 | $21.97 | 1,240 |
| 2020 | $18.62 | $23.16 | $22.82 | 1,130 |
| 2021 | $21.28 | $25.28 | $23.09 | 1,390 |
| 2022 | $21.05 | $23.16 | $24.25 | 1,110 |
| 2023 | $22.16 | $23.41 | $26.78 | 1,150 |
| 2024 | $22.03 | $22.61 | $27.95 | 1,120 |
| 2025 | $21.05 | $21.05 | $28.33 | 920 |
In today's dollars, the median drywall installer wage in Idaho changed by -7.2% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for drywall installers in Idaho
On federally funded construction in Idaho, contractors must pay drywall installers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 7 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $23.77). 7 of the 7 counties still use a survey rate dated 2012 or earlier (for example Bonner County at $23.77). The market median for the state is $21.05.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshone | Survey SUID2010-011 2012-08-08 | $22.78 | $8.88 | $31.66 | ID20260018 |
| Bonner | Survey SUID2010-003 2012-08-08 | $20.27 | $3.50 | $23.77 | ID20260010 |
| Boundary | Survey SUID2010-004 2012-08-08 | $20.27 | $3.50 | $23.77 | ID20260011 |
| Clearwater | Survey SUID2010-007 2012-08-08 | $20.27 | $3.50 | $23.77 | ID20260014 |
| Idaho | Survey SUID2010-017 2012-08-08 | $20.27 | $3.50 | $23.77 | ID20260024 |
| Latah | Survey SUID2010-008 2012-08-08 | $20.27 | $3.50 | $23.77 | ID20260015 |
| Lewis | Survey SUID2010-017 2012-08-08 | $20.27 | $3.50 | $23.77 | ID20260024 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Idaho prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do drywall installers make in Idaho?
The median drywall installer in Idaho earned $21.05 an hour ($43,790 a year) in May 2025, 26% below the national median of $28.33. The middle half earn $17.11–$27.68; the top 10% earn more than $31.16.
Where does Idaho rank for drywall installer pay?
Idaho ranks 47th of 49 states for drywall installer pay, with a median of $21.05 an hour, and 47th after adjusting for Idaho's cost of living (BEA price parity 95.5, US = 100).
What is the union drywall installer rate in Idaho?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a drywall installer classification for most Idaho counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many drywall installers work in Idaho?
BLS counted 920 drywall and ceiling tile installers in Idaho in May 2025, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 2.00; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Idaho and metro areas, SOC 47-2081.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.