Engineers, All Other Salary in Idaho

Other engineers in Idaho earn the most in Boise (average $141,290 a year) and the least in Idaho Falls ($122,310), across the 2 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other engineers average at $131,260 and the median at $130,970 for 560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $125,330.

Engineers, All Other average salary by city in Idaho

Boise$141,290
Idaho Falls$122,310

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boise	$141,290	$135,020	$106,440	$101,458	98
Idaho Falls	$122,310	$128,670	$97,900	$89,491	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Engineers, All Other salary in other states

Engineers, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Idaho

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2199.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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