Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Idaho
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Idaho have a median of $48,420 a year, below the national $50,620 (−4%); the state ranks 36th of 51 states by median. That is about the same as the median across all occupations in Idaho ($47,970). Among neighbouring states, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming pay more (up to $58,740 in Montana) and Nevada and Utah pay less (down to $46,570 in Utah). Idaho employs 5,030 automotive service technicians and mechanics, 5.87 per 1,000 jobs, the 37th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.30 means the occupation is more concentrated in Idaho than nationally.
Idaho vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Idaho | Hourly | $16.62 | $19.03 | $23.28 | $30.12 | $37.36 | $25.96 | 5,030 | 5.87 | 1.30 |
| Annual | $34,570 | $39,590 | $48,420 | $62,660 | $77,710 | $53,990 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.66 | $18.70 | $24.34 | $33.86 | $39.32 | $27.13 | 704,640 | – | – |
| Annual | $34,660 | $38,900 | $50,620 | $70,430 | $81,790 | $56,420 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 36th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 37th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.30
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.87
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Idaho's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Idaho
7 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Idaho publish a row for automotive service technicians and mechanics, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $24.48 | $50,910 | $38,380 | $82,430 | 490 | 6.83 | 1.51 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $23.50 | $48,870 | $37,290 | $77,580 | 190 | 6.65 | 1.47 |
| Boise City, ID | $23.38 | $48,630 | $35,550 | $78,190 | 2,030 | 5.19 | 1.14 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $23.23 | $48,320 | $30,430 | $85,340 | 580 | 7.06 | 1.56 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $22.59 | $46,990 | $31,510 | $74,610 | 360 | 7.14 | 1.58 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $22.35 | $46,490 | $30,960 | $75,110 | 380 | 5.73 | 1.26 |
| Pocatello, ID | $22.33 | $46,450 | $31,080 | $72,810 | 200 | 5.10 | 1.12 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $23.14 | $48,140 | $31,560 | $74,190 | 470 | 6.26 | 1.38 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $22.97 | $47,770 | $31,640 | $75,130 | 640 | 6.64 | 1.46 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (every state ranked) and the Idaho wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Idaho estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.