How much does an engineer make in Idaho Falls?
$128,700a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area. That is $61.86 an hour or $10,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.86
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 248
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,710Median: $128,700Highest 10%: $161,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,710 | $31.59 | |
| 25th | $97,900 | $47.07 | |
| Median | $128,700 | $61.86 | |
| 75th | $145,300 | $69.84 | |
| 90th | $161,900 | $77.83 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for engineers.
| Boise City, ID | $135,000 |
Related jobs in Idaho Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electrical Engineer | $136,100 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $134,000 |
| Materials Engineer | $106,600 |
| Industrial Engineer | $98,890 |
| Civil Engineer | $97,710 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $97,540 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $86,420 |
| Engineering Technologist and Technician | $63,560 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafter | $58,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Idaho Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area is $61.86 ($128,700 a year).
Do engineers make more in Idaho Falls than the national average?
Yes: $128,700 against $122,900 nationally, 5% more.
How does Idaho Falls compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $131,000, so Idaho Falls pays 2% less.
Where does Idaho Falls rank for engineer pay?
42 of 248 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineer make starting out in Idaho Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,900 or more.
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.