How much does a mechanical engineer make in Idaho?
$93,190a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in Idaho. That is $44.80 an hour or $7,766 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.80
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,660Median: $93,190Highest 10%: $141,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,660 | $30.61 | |
| 25th | $76,540 | $36.80 | |
| Median | $93,190 | $44.80 | |
| 75th | $108,600 | $52.20 | |
| 90th | $141,000 | $67.80 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Logan, UT | $116,700 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $97,540 |
| Lewiston, ID | $95,580 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $93,190 |
| Boise City, ID | $91,340 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $87,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 43. West Virginia | $97,390 |
| 44. Wisconsin | $95,870 |
| 45. Montana | $94,190 |
| 46. Idaho | $93,190 |
| 47. South Dakota | $88,380 |
| 48. Nebraska | $88,060 |
| 49. North Dakota | $86,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $44.80 ($93,190 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $93,190 against $104,100 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Idaho rank for mechanical engineer pay?
Idaho ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays mechanical engineers the most?
Logan, UT-ID, with a median of $116,700 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.