Welder salary in Idaho
Median $24.30 an hour for 3,300 welders, cutters, solderers and brazers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Welder pay in Idaho: the full range
Idaho ranks 39th of 51 states for median welder pay, and 44th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $25.45). 3,300 welders, cutters, solderers and brazers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $19.41 – $22.17 | $40,370 – $46,120 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.17 – $28.54 | $46,120 – $59,350 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $28.54 – $34.03 | $59,350 – $70,790 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Welder pay by metro in Idaho
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello | $19.60 | $27.95 | $29.61 | 180 | 15% above |
| Lewiston | $21.18 | $26.87 | $30.74 | 210 | 11% above |
| Coeur d'Alene | $20.04 | $24.76 | $29.92 | 230 | 2% above |
| Idaho Falls | $18.37 | $24.41 | $38.48 | 170 | about the same as |
| Boise | $19.47 | $24.15 | $34.58 | 1,400 | 1% below |
| Logan | $18.42 | $23.52 | $30.09 | 350 | 3% below |
| Twin Falls | $18.12 | $21.90 | $33.02 | 290 | 10% below |
Welder wages in Idaho over time
Table
| Year | Idaho $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $11.85 | $22.90 | $12.58 | 2,260 |
| 2000 | $12.60 | $23.56 | $13.13 | 2,040 |
| 2001 | $13.32 | $24.21 | $13.70 | 1,810 |
| 2002 | $13.35 | $23.89 | $14.02 | 1,900 |
| 2003 | $13.16 | $23.03 | $14.25 | 1,550 |
| 2004 | $13.56 | $23.11 | $14.72 | 1,430 |
| 2005 | $13.27 | $21.87 | $14.90 | 1,610 |
| 2006 | $14.60 | $23.32 | $15.10 | 1,450 |
| 2007 | $12.92 | $20.06 | $15.51 | 1,950 |
| 2008 | $13.73 | $20.53 | $16.13 | 2,320 |
| 2009 | $14.46 | $21.70 | $16.71 | 2,500 |
| 2010 | $15.22 | $22.47 | $17.04 | 2,010 |
| 2011 | $15.32 | $21.93 | $17.27 | 1,910 |
| 2012 | $15.74 | $22.07 | $17.45 | 1,830 |
| 2013 | $16.12 | $22.28 | $17.66 | 2,100 |
| 2014 | $16.44 | $22.36 | $17.99 | 2,290 |
| 2015 | $16.67 | $22.64 | $18.34 | 2,330 |
| 2016 | $16.80 | $22.54 | $18.94 | 2,780 |
| 2017 | $17.01 | $22.34 | $19.35 | 3,140 |
| 2018 | $17.47 | $22.40 | $19.89 | 3,230 |
| 2019 | $17.98 | $22.64 | $20.43 | 3,270 |
| 2020 | $19.29 | $24.00 | $21.25 | 3,290 |
| 2021 | $22.42 | $26.64 | $22.60 | 4,050 |
| 2022 | $21.88 | $24.07 | $22.86 | 3,680 |
| 2023 | $22.28 | $23.54 | $23.53 | 3,660 |
| 2024 | $23.65 | $24.27 | $24.52 | 3,300 |
| 2025 | $24.30 | $24.30 | $25.84 | 3,300 |
In today's dollars, the median welder wage in Idaho changed by +7.3% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do welders make in Idaho?
The median welder in Idaho earned $24.30 an hour ($50,530 a year) in May 2025, 6% below the national median of $25.84. The middle half earn $22.17–$28.54; the top 10% earn more than $34.03.
Where does Idaho rank for welder pay?
Idaho ranks 39th of 51 states for welder pay, with a median of $24.30 an hour, and 44th after adjusting for Idaho's cost of living (BEA price parity 95.5, US = 100).
What is the union welder rate in Idaho?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a welder classification for most Idaho counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many welders work in Idaho?
BLS counted 3,300 welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in Idaho in May 2025, 3.9 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.44; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Idaho and metro areas, SOC 51-4121.
- 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.