Construction Laborers Salary in Idaho
At $46,940 a year, the median for construction laborers in Idaho is close to the national median of $47,120 (0%); Idaho ranks 29th of 51 states by median. That is 2% less than the median across all occupations in Idaho ($47,970). Among neighbouring states, Washington, Oregon, Montana and Nevada pay more (up to $57,720 in Washington) and Utah and Wyoming pay less (down to $46,030 in Wyoming). Idaho employs 10,850 construction laborers, 12.7 per 1,000 jobs, the 33rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.79 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 | $17.58 | $19.02 | $22.57 | $26.46 | $30.38 | $23.38 | 10,850 | 12.65 | 1.79 |
| Annual | $36,560 | $39,550 | $46,940 | $55,030 | $63,190 | $48,630 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.87 | $18.57 | $22.66 | $28.72 | $37.54 | $25.02 | 1,096,780 | – | – |
| Annual | $35,090 | $38,620 | $47,120 | $59,740 | $78,090 | $52,030 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 29th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 33rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.79
- Jobs per 1,000
- 12.65
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 construction laborers, 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 | $38,550 | $65,790 | 1,080 | 14.92 | 2.11 |
| Boise City, ID | $22.84 | $47,510 | $37,900 | $62,260 | 4,700 | 12.01 | 1.70 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $22.42 | $46,630 | $35,000 | $62,970 | 210 | 7.45 | 1.06 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $22.19 | $46,160 | $35,900 | $63,430 | 650 | 9.70 | 1.38 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $22.05 | $45,870 | $37,060 | $73,670 | 970 | 11.91 | 1.69 |
| Pocatello, ID | $21.96 | $45,680 | $36,440 | $62,460 | 350 | 9.10 | 1.29 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $20.51 | $42,670 | $33,320 | $57,400 | 540 | 10.75 | 1.52 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $22.43 | $46,650 | $35,780 | $66,060 | 1,640 | 16.95 | 2.40 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $21.45 | $44,610 | $31,550 | $63,250 | 1,080 | 14.38 | 2.04 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Construction Laborers (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.