Sheet metal worker salary in Idaho
Median $22.29 an hour for 1,290 sheet metal workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Sheet metal worker pay in Idaho: the full range
Idaho ranks 49th of 50 states for median sheet metal worker pay, and 48th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $23.34). 1,290 sheet metal workers work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.2× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $17.47 – $18.09 | $36,340 – $37,620 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.09 – $36.24 | $37,620 – $75,380 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $36.24 – $37.72 | $75,380 – $78,470 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Sheet metal worker pay by metro in Idaho
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $17.50 | $26.89 | $37.72 | 860 | 21% above |
Sheet metal worker wages in Idaho over time
Table
| Year | Idaho $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $13.40 | $25.89 | $14.09 | 740 |
| 2000 | $11.96 | $22.36 | $15.31 | 1,050 |
| 2001 | $13.04 | $23.70 | $15.97 | 1,010 |
| 2002 | $14.79 | $26.47 | $16.62 | 780 |
| 2003 | $12.96 | $22.68 | $16.83 | 720 |
| 2004 | $15.35 | $26.16 | $17.09 | 650 |
| 2005 | $16.25 | $26.79 | $17.50 | 650 |
| 2006 | $16.28 | $26.00 | $17.96 | 650 |
| 2007 | $18.79 | $29.18 | $18.85 | 1,140 |
| 2008 | $17.66 | $26.41 | $19.37 | 1,220 |
| 2009 | $19.36 | $29.05 | $19.54 | 990 |
| 2010 | $18.09 | $26.71 | $20.05 | 570 |
| 2011 | $17.90 | $25.62 | $20.55 | 580 |
| 2012 | $16.38 | $22.97 | $20.81 | 770 |
| 2013 | $18.87 | $26.08 | $21.10 | 930 |
| 2014 | $20.32 | $27.63 | $21.67 | 840 |
| 2015 | $22.63 | $30.74 | $21.99 | 770 |
| 2016 | $17.72 | $23.77 | $22.57 | 420 |
| 2017 | $18.53 | $24.34 | $23.07 | 280 |
| 2018 | $20.01 | $25.65 | $23.30 | 300 |
| 2019 | $21.61 | $27.21 | $24.23 | 280 |
| 2020 | $22.68 | $28.21 | $24.70 | 280 |
| 2021 | $22.47 | $26.70 | $25.69 | 320 |
| 2022 | $24.81 | $27.29 | $26.61 | 660 |
| 2023 | $28.42 | $30.03 | $28.26 | 560 |
| 2024 | $31.58 | $32.41 | $29.26 | 560 |
| 2025 | $22.29 | $22.29 | $29.71 | 1,290 |
In today's dollars, the median sheet metal worker wage in Idaho changed by -27.5% over the last ten years of data and by -18.1% since 2019.
Are there more sheet metal worker jobs in Idaho?
BLS counted 1,290 sheet metal workers in Idaho in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 9%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for sheet metal workers in Idaho
Idaho's labor market agency projects the number of sheet metal workers in the state to change by +15.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,980 to 2,280, with about 200 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +2.5% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 1,290 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Idaho labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for sheet metal workers in Idaho
On federally funded construction in Idaho, contractors must pay sheet metal workers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 44 of the 44 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $58.02 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $22.29.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | Union SHEE0055-004 2025-06-01 | $39.20 | $23.59 | $62.79 | ID20260020 |
| Blaine | Union SHEE0055-005 2025-06-01 | $39.20 | $23.59 | $62.79 | ID20260009 |
| Camas | Union SHEE0055-005 2025-06-01 | $39.20 | $23.59 | $62.79 | ID20260022 |
| Cassia | Union SHEE0055-005 2025-06-01 | $39.20 | $23.59 | $62.79 | ID20260022 |
| Elmore | Union SHEE0055-004 2025-06-01 | $39.20 | $23.59 | $62.79 | ID20260020 |
| Gooding | Union SHEE0055-005 2025-06-01 | $39.20 | $23.59 | $62.79 | ID20260022 |
| Idaho | Union SHEE0055-001 2025-06-01 | $39.20 | $23.59 | $62.79 | ID20260024 |
| Jerome | Union SHEE0055-005 2025-06-01 | $39.20 | $23.59 | $62.79 | ID20260022 |
| Lewis | Union SHEE0055-001 2025-06-01 | $39.20 | $23.59 | $62.79 | ID20260024 |
| Lincoln | Union SHEE0055-005 2025-06-01 | $39.20 | $23.59 | $62.79 | ID20260022 |
| Minidoka | Union SHEE0055-005 2025-06-01 | $39.20 | $23.59 | $62.79 | ID20260017 |
| Payette | Union SHEE0055-004 2025-06-01 | $39.20 | $23.59 | $62.79 | ID20260020 |
| Twin Falls | Union SHEE0055-005 2025-06-01 | $39.20 | $23.59 | $62.79 | ID20260019 |
| Valley | Union SHEE0055-004 2025-06-01 | $39.20 | $23.59 | $62.79 | ID20260020 |
| Washington | Union SHEE0055-004 2025-06-01 | $39.20 | $23.59 | $62.79 | ID20260020 |
| Benewah | Union SHEE0055-002 2022-07-01 | $39.00 | $22.42 | $61.42 | ID20260008 |
| Bonner | Union SHEE0055-002 2022-07-01 | $39.00 | $22.42 | $61.42 | ID20260010 |
| Boundary | Union SHEE0055-002 2022-07-01 | $39.00 | $22.42 | $61.42 | ID20260011 |
| Clearwater | Union SHEE0055-002 2022-07-01 | $39.00 | $22.42 | $61.42 | ID20260014 |
| Latah | Union SHEE0055-002 2022-07-01 | $39.00 | $22.42 | $61.42 | ID20260015 |
| Shoshone | Union SHEE0055-002 2022-07-01 | $39.00 | $22.42 | $61.42 | ID20260018 |
| Ada | Union SHEE0103-012 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.52 | $58.02 | ID20260104 |
| Bannock | Union SHEE0103-014 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.52 | $58.02 | ID20260105 |
| Boise | Union SHEE0103-012 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.52 | $58.02 | ID20260104 |
| Canyon | Union SHEE0103-012 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.52 | $58.02 | ID20260106 |
| Franklin | Union SHEE0103-014 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.52 | $58.02 | ID20260105 |
| Gem | Union SHEE0103-012 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.52 | $58.02 | ID20260106 |
| Owyhee | Union SHEE0103-017 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.52 | $58.02 | ID20260103 |
| Bear Lake | Union SHEE0103-003 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.25 | $57.75 | ID20260021 |
| Bingham | Union SHEE0103-003 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.25 | $57.75 | ID20260021 |
| Bonneville | Union SHEE0103-013 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.25 | $57.75 | ID20260100 |
| Butte | Union SHEE0103-013 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.25 | $57.75 | ID20260101 |
| Caribou | Union SHEE0103-003 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.25 | $57.75 | ID20260013 |
| Clark | Union SHEE0103-003 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.25 | $57.75 | ID20260023 |
| Custer | Union SHEE0103-003 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.25 | $57.75 | ID20260023 |
| Fremont | Union SHEE0103-003 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.25 | $57.75 | ID20260021 |
| Jefferson | Union SHEE0103-013 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.25 | $57.75 | ID20260102 |
| Lemhi | Union SHEE0103-003 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.25 | $57.75 | ID20260021 |
| Madison | Union SHEE0103-003 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.25 | $57.75 | ID20260016 |
| Oneida | Union SHEE0103-003 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.25 | $57.75 | ID20260021 |
| Power | Union SHEE0103-003 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.25 | $57.75 | ID20260034 |
| Teton | Union SHEE0103-003 2023-06-01 | $35.50 | $22.25 | $57.75 | ID20260021 |
| Kootenai | Union SHEE0103-005 2023-06-01 | $32.27 | $21.57 | $53.84 | ID20260107 |
| Nez Perce | Union SHEE0103-005 2023-06-01 | $32.27 | $21.57 | $53.84 | ID20260107 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Idaho prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Idaho?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just sheet metal workers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages. Across the 36 counties that report both years, specialty trade contractor employment (all trades) went from 22,844 in 2015 to 45,763 in 2025, +100.3%.
| County | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada County | 244 | 3,803 | $83,228 | $1,601 |
| Twin Falls County | 52 | 482 | $78,263 | $1,505 |
| Blaine County | 29 | 268 | $77,204 | $1,485 |
| Bannock County | 49 | 378 | $74,425 | $1,431 |
| Bonneville County | 79 | 785 | $70,656 | $1,359 |
| Kootenai County | 139 | 1,104 | $69,033 | $1,328 |
| Nez Perce County | 17 | 195 | $66,384 | $1,277 |
| Canyon County | 162 | 1,712 | $66,295 | $1,275 |
| Bingham County | 20 | 273 | $66,209 | $1,273 |
| Franklin County | 11 | 45 | $65,743 | $1,264 |
| Teton County | 7 | 80 | $65,671 | $1,263 |
| Gooding County | 5 | 11 | $62,064 | $1,194 |
| Gem County | 21 | 75 | $61,277 | $1,178 |
| Valley County | 12 | 22 | $61,047 | $1,174 |
| Payette County | 10 | 41 | $59,716 | $1,148 |
| Madison County | 20 | 76 | $54,422 | $1,047 |
| Idaho County | 7 | 24 | $50,423 | $970 |
| Owyhee County | 3 | 14 | $47,113 | $906 |
| Fremont County | 8 | 53 | $45,652 | $878 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do sheet metal workers make in Idaho?
The median sheet metal worker in Idaho earned $22.29 an hour ($46,350 a year) in May 2025, 25% below the national median of $29.71. The middle half earn $18.09–$36.24; the top 10% earn more than $37.72.
Where does Idaho rank for sheet metal worker pay?
Idaho ranks 49th of 50 states for sheet metal worker pay, with a median of $22.29 an hour, and 48th after adjusting for Idaho's cost of living (BEA price parity 95.5, US = 100).
What is the union sheet metal worker rate in Idaho?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for sheet metal workers in 44 counties, with a typical package of $58.02 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many sheet metal workers work in Idaho?
BLS counted 1,290 sheet metal workers in Idaho in May 2025, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.95; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is sheet metal worker work growing in Idaho?
Idaho's labor market agency projects +15.5% growth for sheet metal workers between 2024 and 2034, from 1,980 to 2,280 jobs.
How many sheet metal worker openings a year are there in Idaho?
Idaho projects about 200 openings a year for sheet metal workers over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 9,800 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Idaho and metro areas, SOC 47-2211. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Idaho labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.