Pay data / Welders / Salary / Idaho
Welder Salary
in Idaho
Welders in Idaho (ID) earn a median of $45,000 a year, about $22 an hour. That runs roughly 8% below the national median for welders, with most earning between $31,300 and $67,100.
Bottom 10%
$31,300
ID Median
$45,000
Top 10%
$67,100
Welder pay by experience in Idaho
- Entry / Fabricator$29,300$14/hr
Shop welding and learning processes.
- Certified Welder$45,000$22/hr
AWS-certified on common processes and positions.
- Specialty / Pipe Welder$65,300$31/hr
6G pipe, TIG, and travel work.
Welder pay in Idaho metros
- Boise$46,300$22/hr
- Nampa$44,700$21/hr
- Idaho Falls$45,900$22/hr
Certification in Idaho
Welders are certified rather than licensed, typically to AWS or ASME standards for the processes and positions they run. Certifications, not a state license, gate the higher-paying work.
Frequently asked
- How much do welders make in Idaho?
- Welders in Idaho earn a median of $45,000 per year, about $22 per hour. That is roughly 8% below the national median. Most earn between $31,300 and $67,100.
- What is the highest-paying place for welders in Idaho?
- Among Idaho's major metros, Boise tends to pay welders the most, near $46,300 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a welder in Idaho?
- Welders are certified rather than licensed, typically to AWS or ASME standards for the processes and positions they run. Certifications, not a state license, gate the higher-paying work. In Idaho, employers hire on certifications and demonstrated skill rather than a state license.
Welder pay in other states
Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Idaho by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.