How to Become a Home Inspector in Idaho (2026)

Q: How long does home inspector training take in Idaho?

Most people become a Home Inspector in Idaho through a home-inspector course plus the state home-inspector license where the state has one. ICC, ASHI, and InterNACHI credentials are voluntary.

Q: How much do home inspectors earn in Idaho?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), home inspectors in Idaho earned a median annual wage of approximately $63,570. Employment concentration in Idaho is about 1.23 times the national average for this occupation.

Q: What is the job outlook for home inspectors in Idaho?

Idaho currently employs approximately 1,000 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects -0.8% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034.

Updated June 8, 2026 | Brad Fishbein Reviewed by Brad Fishbein, Florida Licensed Mold Assessor (MRSA1408), Council-certified Microbial Investigator

Idaho construction and building inspectors earn a median annual wage of $63,570 ($30.56/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 1,000 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately -14.9% below the national median of $74,690 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $63,570 ($30.56/hr)
25th percentile: $56,680 per year
75th percentile: $83,600 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $102,000 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $48,840 per year
Workers employed in Idaho: 1,000
Versus national median: -14.9% below the U.S. median of $74,690
Job concentration: Location quotient 1.23 - this occupation is more concentrated in Idaho than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

Idaho employs about 1,000 home inspectors earning a median $63,570 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Training as a Home Inspector here means completing a home-inspector course plus the state home-inspector license where the state has one. ICC, ASHI, and InterNACHI credentials are voluntary. Confirm credential rules with the program and employer.

Compare Home Inspector Schools in Idaho

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Tuition is the published annual figure for the latest reported year and excludes room, board, books and fees. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the page's primary location.
#	School	BOC Score (0–100)	Tuition (published, per year)	Median grad earnings (all majors)	Graduation rate	Online	Distance
1	Utah Valley University	80.2	$6,507 in-state / $18,489 out-of-state	$66,978	45%	Yes*	318 mi
2	Bellingham Technical College	69.4	$4,431 in-state / $5,809 out-of-state	Not reported	42%	Yes*	483 mi
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3	Edmonds College	67.5	$4,810 in-state / $10,875 out-of-state	$52,875	29%	Yes*	439 mi
4	Butte College	67.2	$1,356 in-state / $9,276 out-of-state	$51,432	45%	Yes*	484 mi
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5	Brigham Young University-Idaho	65.8	$4,800	$56,787	55%	Yes*	146 mi
6	Cosumnes River College	56.7	$1,288 in-state / $12,616 out-of-state	$51,711	40%	Yes*	537 mi
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7	Centralia College	56.5	$5,266 in-state / $5,651 out-of-state	$52,981	42%	—	434 mi
8	Western Nevada College	56.1	$4,168 in-state / $12,834 out-of-state	$50,403	41%	Yes*	444 mi
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9	Sierra College	54.5	$1,446	$47,159	42%	—	511 mi
10	Salt Lake Community College	51.6	$4,426 in-state / $14,244 out-of-state	$55,279	29%	Yes*	288 mi
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Schools closest to the page's primary location are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the page's primary location is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Idaho employs approximately 1,000 home inspectors according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $63,570 ¹. The state’s concentration of home inspector jobs is 1.23x the national average, indicating strong demand. Nationally, home inspector employment is projected to grow -0.8% from 2024 to 2034, with about 14,800 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a Home Inspector in Idaho, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

At a Glance

Training paths: home-inspector training program (find programs)
Typical timeline: a home-inspector course plus the state home-inspector license where the state has one. ICC, ASHI, and InterNACHI credentials are voluntary
Exam: state home-inspector exam where required; otherwise ICC, ASHI, or InterNACHI
Median wage (Idaho): $63,570 per year ¹

Quick Answers About How to Become a Home Inspector in Idaho

How to become a Home Inspector in Idaho? Complete a home-inspector course plus the state home-inspector license where the state has one. ICC, ASHI, and InterNACHI credentials are voluntary. Confirm credential rules with the program and employer.

How long does it take? Most people finish a home-inspector course plus the state home-inspector license where the state has one. ICC, ASHI, and InterNACHI credentials are voluntary. Confirm current hour totals with the program and employer.

Do I need a license in Idaho? Licensing varies. Confirm with the program and employer. See the licensing section below.

What do home inspectors earn in Idaho? The median annual wage for home inspectors in Idaho is $63,570 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $48,840 and experienced professionals can earn $102,000 or more ¹.

How to Become a Home Inspector in Idaho

Complete inspector training. Finish a home-inspector course. ICC, ASHI, and InterNACHI credentials are voluntary. Hour totals vary; confirm with the program. This is not a registered apprenticeship.
Pass a state exam only where the state licenses inspectors. Some states require a home-inspector license; others do not. Confirm whether Idaho licenses this occupation.
Optional ICC, ASHI, or InterNACHI credentials. Those credentials help hiring. They do not replace a state license in states that license the occupation.
Confirm with a real board only. Do not treat a contractor class as the inspector credential. Confirm current rules with the employer.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the state board before you apply.

Home Inspector License Requirements in Idaho

Some states require a home-inspector license; others do not. Confirm whether Idaho licenses this occupation. ICC, ASHI, and InterNACHI credentials are voluntary.

Typical path

Complete a home-inspector course.
Pass the state exam only in states that license home inspectors.
Optional ICC, ASHI, or InterNACHI credentials.

Hour totals, fees, and reciprocity rules change. Confirm current requirements with the employer before you enroll.

Home Inspector Wages by Metro Area in Idaho

Construction and Building Inspectors Wages by Metro Area in Idaho

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), construction and building inspectors wages in Idaho vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Boise City	490	$62,700	$69,860	$47,040	$98,200
Coeur d'Alene	100	$67,270	$71,400	$52,770	$96,070
Idaho Falls	80	$79,770	$81,820	$43,120	$107,170
Pocatello	50	$61,570	$72,650	$40,560	$105,520
Twin Falls	30	$75,730	$82,640	$40,280	$126,620

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for home inspectors in Idaho? Idaho currently employs approximately 1,000 home inspectors ¹. Nationally, home inspector employment is projected to grow -0.8% from 2024 to 2034 ².

Can I work as a home inspector in Idaho with an out-of-state license? Confirm reciprocity rules with the program and employer.

What training programs are available in Idaho? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and state-approved training programs. Use the school finder above to search for programs in Idaho.

How much do home inspectors earn in Idaho compared to the national average? The median annual wage for home inspectors in Idaho is $63,570, which is $8,550 below the national median of $72,120 according to BLS data ¹.

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Citations

Meet the author: Brad Fishbein is a Florida Licensed Mold Assessor and council-certified Microbial Investigator. He is the founder of TradeCareerPath.com and has completed over 5,000 mold inspections since 2009. Brad helps homeowners and tradespeople make informed decisions about mold, licensing, and skilled career paths.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)