How much does an engineer make in Idaho?
$131,000a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Idaho. That is $62.97 an hour or $10,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.97
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,030Median: $131,000Highest 10%: $195,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,030 | $40.40 | |
| 25th | $100,400 | $48.28 | |
| Median | $131,000 | $62.97 | |
| 75th | $153,600 | $73.83 | |
| 90th | $195,400 | $93.92 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boise City, ID | $135,000 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $128,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 7. Colorado | $132,600 |
| 8. New Jersey | $132,500 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $131,300 |
| 10. Idaho | $131,000 |
| 11. California | $130,900 |
| 12. Maryland | $129,800 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $128,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $62.97 ($131,000 a year).
Do engineers make more in Idaho than the national average?
Yes: $131,000 against $122,900 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Idaho rank for engineer pay?
Idaho ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays engineers the most?
Boise City, ID, with a median of $135,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.