Electricians pay range in Lewiston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,590 or more. The middle half of electricians in Lewiston earn between $58,960 and $90,090.
- $46K10th
- $59K25th
- $77KMedian
- $90K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,400 | $6,117 | $35.29 |
| Median | $77,130 | $6,428 | $37.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,960 | $4,913 | $28.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,090 | $7,508 | $43.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Lewiston vs. Idaho and the U.S.
Electricians in Lewiston earn 10% more than the Idaho average ($66,600) and about the same as the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $73,400 | $77,130 | $45,890 | $104,590 | 230 |
| Idaho | $66,600 | $63,000 | $38,830 | $95,470 | 5,690 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Lewiston
On the average salary of $73,400, a single filer in Lewiston takes home about $57,685 a year, or $4,807 a month and $2,219 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Lewiston, ID-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $60,467 | $5,039 |
| Working in ID | $57,685 | $4,807 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Is Lewiston a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lewiston area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $73,400 buys what about $80,518 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Lewiston ($48,300). A typical home costs $376,787, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Idaho cities
Lewiston ranks 1st of 6 Idaho metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Lewiston$73,400
- Coeur d'Alene$71,440
- Idaho Falls$68,470
- Boise$65,870
- Pocatello$61,570
- Twin Falls$60,260
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Lewiston: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Lewiston?
$35.29 an hour on average, and $37.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Lewiston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Lewiston?
About $57,685 a year ($4,807 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,400. Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Do electricians earn more in Lewiston than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Lewiston, ID-WA (30300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.61, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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