High demand
Electrician Careers in Idaho
Everything you need to build an electrical career in Idaho.
$34–$49 / hr
Typical pay range
High
Electrician demand
Market pay ranges: Updated Oct 12, 2026 · Derived from BLS OEWS median Commercial and journeyman scale runs 37% above the BLS OEWS, May 2025 median hourly wage for all electricians in Idaho ($30.29/hr).
Commercial rate ranges are derived from each state's BLS OEWS median electrician wage (SOC 47-2111, May 2025) applied against a national commercial-premium multiplier (1.15×–1.58×), based on 2026 published journeyman wage data. Not a direct BLS figure.
Electrical career overview
Boise's data center and semiconductor investment is driving demand for commercial-licensed electricians under Idaho's statewide system.
How licensing works in Idaho
Idaho licenses electricians statewide through the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) and its Electrical Board.