Idaho
Welder pay in Idaho
What welders earn in Idaho: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 7 metro areas, plus job counts and 17 listed training programs.
- $54,290Average pay (state)
- $40,370Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $50,530Median pay (state)
- $70,790Top 10% earn over
3,300 jobs in Idaho · 17 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder pay in Idaho
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $40,370 | $46,120 | $50,530 | $59,350 | $70,790 | $54,290 | 3,300 |
| United States | $39,240 | $46,790 | $53,750 | $63,010 | $77,530 | $56,760 | 416,210 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello, ID | $40,770 | $51,150 | $58,140 | $58,850 | $61,580 | $55,500 | 180 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $44,050 | $48,590 | $55,890 | $60,090 | $63,940 | $55,130 | 210 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $41,680 | $47,110 | $51,510 | $57,560 | $62,240 | $53,250 | 230 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $38,210 | $45,240 | $50,770 | $57,410 | $80,040 | $55,030 | 170 |
| Boise City, ID | $40,500 | $46,660 | $50,240 | $59,530 | $71,930 | $54,780 | 1,400 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $38,310 | $43,760 | $48,920 | $58,500 | $62,590 | $51,080 | 350 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $37,680 | $45,550 | $45,550 | $55,950 | $68,690 | $51,180 | 290 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Idaho
We matched 17 programs in Idaho: 15 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 2 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Eastern Idaho Welding Technology/Welder | Idaho Falls, ID | Certificate (1-2 years) | 12 | $3,630–$7,230 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| College of Eastern Idaho Welding Technology/Welder | Idaho Falls, ID | Associate degree | 2 | $3,630–$7,230 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| College of Southern Idaho Welding Technology/Welder | Twin Falls, ID | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $3,528–$7,008 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| College of Southern Idaho Welding Technology/Welder | Twin Falls, ID | Associate degree | 3 | $3,528–$7,008 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| College of Southern Idaho Welding Technology/Welder | Twin Falls, ID | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 14 | $3,528–$7,008 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| College of Western Idaho Welding Technology/Welder | Nampa, ID | Certificate (1-2 years) | 9 | $3,854–$7,790 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| College of Western Idaho Welding Technology/Welder | Nampa, ID | Associate degree | 17 | $3,854–$7,790 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| College of Western Idaho Welding Technology/Welder | Nampa, ID | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 31 | $3,854–$7,790 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Idaho State University Welding Technology/Welder | Pocatello, ID | Certificate (1-2 years) | 51 | $8,914–$28,240 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Idaho State University Welding Technology/Welder | Pocatello, ID | Associate degree | 4 | $8,914–$28,240 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.