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SOC 51-4041 · Idaho

Machinists Salary in Idaho

Machinists in Idaho earn the most in Boise (average $61,910 a year) and the least in Twin Falls ($57,760), across the 5 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the machinists average at $59,480 and the median at $58,810 for 1,070 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,320.

$62Khighest: Boise

$58Klowest: Twin Falls

750jobs in these metros

5metro areas

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Machinists average salary by city in Idaho

Boise$61,910
Idaho Falls$60,230
Lewiston$59,540
Coeur d'Alene$58,350
Twin Falls$57,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boise	$61,910	$60,430	$47,970	$49,752	98
Idaho Falls	$60,230	$53,500	$37,860	$48,491	94
Lewiston	$59,540	$62,530	$46,450	$47,973	91
Coeur d'Alene	$58,350	$58,340	$48,180	$47,080	98
Twin Falls	$57,760	$57,050	$45,940	$46,637	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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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 51-4041.
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.

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