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title: "Welder Salary in Idaho: Pay & Jobs"
canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/welder/idaho/
description: "Welder pay in Idaho: BLS average $54,290 (all experience levels), median $50,530, bottom 10% $40,370. 17 listed programs."
updated: 2026-11-03
wage_source: "BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15"
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# 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.

- **$54,290** Average pay (state)
- **$40,370** Entry-level / bottom 10%
- **$50,530** Median pay (state)
- **$70,790** Top 10% earn over

3,300 jobs in Idaho · 17 listed programs. [Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025)](https://highpayingtrades.com/methodology/).

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 |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.

### 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 |
Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown.

Find training

## Looking for a school or apprenticeship?

This page covers pay and job outlook. Our sister site RegisteredTradeSchools.com keeps the training directory for welders: registered apprenticeship sponsors, how to apply, and school routes.

[**Welding apprenticeships and training** Apprenticeship sponsors and school routes by state · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/trades/welding/)

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](https://www.cei.edu/) 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](https://www.cei.edu/) 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](https://www.csi.edu/) 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](https://www.csi.edu/) 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](https://www.csi.edu/) 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](https://cwi.edu/) 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](https://cwi.edu/) 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](https://cwi.edu/) 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](https://www.isu.edu/) 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](https://www.isu.edu/) 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 |
Schools: NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code; “Graduates 2023-24” is the number of first-major certificates or associate degrees the school awarded in that program from July 2023 to June 2024 (IPEDS). Tuition: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (updated 2026-10-15), matched by IPEDS unit ID; it is the published figure, not a quote. Apprenticeship sponsors: DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file (retrieved 2026-10-29); apprenticeships are typically paid, so no tuition is listed — contact the program.

Related resources

## Keep researching

[**Welding career path for veterans** Military experience and certification routes. · MilitaryToTrades.com](https://militarytotrades.com/careers/welder/) [**GI Bill-approved welding programs** Schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.com](https://veterantradeschools.com/welding/)

## 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](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm); [data tables](https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm)). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- **Occupation:** O\*NET OnLine, [51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers](https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-4121.00), 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](https://www.apprenticeship.gov/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](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/data/C2024_A.zip); [CIP-SOC crosswalk](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Files/CIP2020_SOC2018_Crosswalk.xlsx)).
- **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](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/)).

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.

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