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Carpenter Salary in Idaho

Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard.

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How Carpenter Pay in Idaho Compares

Carpenters in Idaho earn a median $52,160 a year, 7% below the national metro median of $56,226. That ranks Idaho #42 of 57 states and territories with BLS metro data. Pay runs from $36,005 at entry level to $73,700 for the top 10%, a 2x gap. Across 4 metro areas, Dayton pays the most ($58,330) and Twin Falls the least ($47,470).

Annual Salary

Entry Level (10th)

$36,005

Bottom 25%

$44,195

Median Average

$52,160

Mean (Average)

$54,598

Top 25%

$62,260

Top Earners (90th)

$73,700

Hourly Rates

Entry Level (10th)

$17.31/hr

Bottom 25%

$21.25/hr

Median Hourly

$25.08/hr

Mean (Average)

$26.25/hr

Top 25%

$29.93/hr

Top Earners (90th)

$35.43/hr
Annual salary distribution

Top Paying Cities in Idaho

Based on local market data for Carpenters.

$58,330
Median Annual
$52,140
Median Annual
$50,700
Median Annual
$47,470
Median Annual

Top 5 Highest Paying Trades in Idaho

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$59,984
Median Annual
$58,419
Median Annual
$56,333
Median Annual
$54,768
Median Annual
$52,160
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Carpenters in Idaho