How much does a Plumber make in Idaho?

The average Plumber salary in Idaho is around $72,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Idaho state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $56,519 annually ($4,710/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Plumber in Idaho?

On a $72,000 salary in Idaho, your take-home pay is approximately $56,519/year or $4,710/month. Federal tax: $7,010. State tax: $2,963. FICA: $0.00.

Is $72,000 a good Plumber salary?

$72,000 is a competitive salary for a Plumber — above the national median. In Idaho, demand for this role is active.

How do Idaho taxes affect Plumber salaries?

Idaho levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $72,000 is $2,963. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 21.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Plumbers?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average). Related roles include: Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Pipefitter, Plumbing Contractor, Apprentice Plumber.

How can a Plumber in Idaho reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Plumber Salary in Idaho (2026)

The average Plumber in Idaho earns around $72,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $56,519/year ($4,710/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$56,519
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,710
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,174
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$27/hr
Federal Tax	$7,010
State Tax	$2,963
FICA Taxes	$5,508
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	21.5%

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Plumber Salary Ranges in Idaho

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$72,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$115,000

/year

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Not all Plumbers earn the same — not even close

Idaho's plumber market is anchored by UA Local 296 Plumbers & Pipefitters Boise + UA Local 648 Plumbers & Pipefitters Idaho Falls + UA Local 73 Spokane WA (cross-state Northern ID), Micron Technology HQ Boise Fab pipefitting (the substantial Micron ultrapure water + chemical delivery + gas distribution systems + the substantial post-CHIPS Act $40B+ Micron expansion pipefitting), Idaho National Laboratory INL Idaho Falls cleared facility pipefitting (~6K cleared workforce + DOE Q clearance + the substantial INL nuclear research facility pipefitting), the substantial post-2020 ID Treasure Valley + Boise + Meridian + Eagle + Star + Coeur d'Alene rapid construction boom + the substantial post-2020 ID residential + commercial construction pipefitting demand, the substantial ID Magic Valley dairy + food processing pipefitting (Glanbia + Chobani + Jerome Cheese + Idaho Milk Products + Lamb Weston + JR Simplot), Mountain Home AFB cleared federal plumbing, plus Idaho Associated Builders & Contractors ABC merit-shop pipeline + the substantial ID rapid-growth residential plumbing demand.

Senior Semiconductor Pipefitter (Micron)

$85,000–$128,000+ OT

Micron Boise Fab · ultrapure water + chemical delivery + gas distribution + post-CHIPS Act expansion

Senior Cleared Pipefitter (INL)

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

INL Idaho Falls Battelle Energy Alliance · DOE Lab facility pipefitting · DOE Q clearance + OT

Senior Industrial Pipefitter (Magic Valley Dairy)

$72,000–$112,000+ OT

Glanbia + Chobani + Jerome Cheese + Idaho Milk Products + Lamb Weston + Simplot · dairy + food processing

Senior Master Plumber (Commercial)

$68,000–$108,000+ OT

Master plumber at ID commercial · ID Division of Building Safety master plumber

Senior Master Plumber (Residential Boom)

$62,000–$98,000+ OT

Master plumber at ID residential · the substantial post-2020 ID Treasure Valley + Coeur d·Alene growth

Senior Mechanical Foreman / Superintendent

$78,000–$128,000+ TC

Mech foreman at McAlvain Companies + Engelmann Construction + Big-D Construction + ID contractors

Senior Federal / Cleared Plumber (Mountain Home / INL)

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

Mountain Home AFB + INL federal civilian + cleared contractor · TS/SCI + DOE Q premium

Senior UA Local Journeyman

$62,000–$92,000+ OT + benefits

UA Local 296 Boise + UA Local 648 Idaho Falls · scale + Davis-Bacon

Senior Plumbing Contractor / Owner

$95,000–$215,000+

ID plumbing contractor owner · Boise + Meridian + Coeur d·Alene + Sun Valley · book of business

Apprentice Plumber (0-3 yrs)

$30,000–$48,000+

ID plumbing apprentice · UA Local + ABC ID + College of Western Idaho · entry band

Worth knowing: Idaho's substantial post-2020 Treasure Valley + Coeur d'Alene construction boom + Micron HQ Boise Fab pipefitting is one of the country's most distinctive concentrated US single-state rapid-growth residential + semiconductor manufacturing pipefitting cluster and a feature most national plumber compensation surveys understate for ID. The substantial post-2020 ID Treasure Valley construction boom (the substantial post-2020 ID net in-migration ~3% annual ID population growth driving substantial Boise + Meridian + Eagle + Star + Kuna + Nampa residential + commercial construction + the substantial post-2020 ID single-family + multi-family + apartment + commercial + retail construction boom + the substantial post-2020 ID housing supply struggling to keep pace with substantial in-migration + the substantial post-2024 ID Treasure Valley substantial residential plumbing demand for new construction + retrofit + service + the substantial Coeur d'Alene + Kootenai County post-Spokane WA migration construction boom + the substantial post-2024 ID Lewiston + Twin Falls + Idaho Falls regional growth) supports substantial ID-specific residential + commercial plumbing work. Senior ID master plumbers clear $62-108K + substantial OT premium. Micron Technology HQ Boise Fab pipefitting (the substantial Micron Boise R&D + manufacturing facility + the substantial post-2022 CHIPS Act Micron $40B+ investment Boise expansion supporting substantial Boise Fab capacity + the substantial Micron ultrapure water UPW systems + chemical delivery + gas distribution + the substantial Micron semiconductor facility pipefitting + the substantial Micron Manufacturing Excellence MEP coordination) supports substantial ID semiconductor pipefitting. Senior Micron semiconductor pipefitters clear $85-128K + OT. INL Idaho Falls substantial cleared facility pipefitting (the substantial INL ~6K cleared workforce + the substantial INL nuclear research facility pipefitting + the substantial INL Advanced Test Reactor ATR pipefitting + the substantial INL Cybercore Integration Center facility pipefitting + the substantial INL post-2020 NuScale SMR pipefitting preparation + the substantial INL post-2024 Versatile Test Reactor planning pipefitting + DOE Q clearance premium) supports substantial INL cleared pipefitting. The substantial ID Magic Valley dairy + food processing pipefitting (Glanbia + Chobani + Jerome Cheese + Idaho Milk Products + Lamb Weston + JR Simplot + the substantial ID Magic Valley substantial ammonia NH3 refrigeration + ultrapure water + food-grade pipefitting) supports substantial ID Magic Valley industrial pipefitting. UA Local 296 Plumbers & Pipefitters Boise + UA Local 648 Idaho Falls provide substantial ID union pipefitter + plumber training + Davis-Bacon prevailing wage work despite ID RTW since 1985 + multi-employer pension support. ID Associated Builders & Contractors ABC operates substantial merit-shop apprenticeship + training. ID flat 5.695% post-2024 HB 521 reform + ID property tax ~0.69% + no state estate tax + lower ID cost of living anchor the ID plumber proposition. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028.