Statewide pay Government data
Appliance repair technicians in Idaho earn a statewide median of $45,650 a year, 10% below the typical U.S. metro, ranking #41 of 50 states. About 260 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
States ranked near Idaho
See all states on the appliance repair technician overview.
Pay by city Government data
BLS publishes appliance repair technician pay for 1 Idaho metro: Boise City.
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise CityIDAHO · ID | $50,840 | $51,671 | 120 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
Pay outside the cities Government data
BLS also reports pay for Idaho's rural (nonmetropolitan) regions.
BLS OEWS nonmetropolitan areas, May 2025.
The job (national)
Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.
Nationally, jobs are projected to grow 1.9% from 2025 to 2035, with about 2,800 openings a year. Typical training: moderate-term on-the-job training.
Nationally, appliance repair technicians have 327 injuries or illnesses serious enough to miss work per 10,000 full-time workers, 3.8× the rate for all jobs (87). The most common cause is overexertion and repetitive strain.
What the work is like Government data
How often appliance repair technicians deal with each condition, from surveys of workers in the job.
Getting started usually takes some preparation (high school plus months of training).
O*NET 31.0 Work Context and Job Zones (U.S. Department of Labor), national.
Licensing in Idaho Official source
The main state licensing office in Idaho is the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. It can point you to the right license for appliance repair technicians.
Official Idaho licensing site ↗
Requirements for appliance repair technicians vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in Idaho
All trades in Idaho.