verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Civil Engineer Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$98,030/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.13/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
2,630
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,656 #22 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in Idaho, explained

Civil engineers in Idaho earn a median of $98,030 per year ($47.13 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $67,250, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $141,020. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $98,030 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $98,030 is worth about $102,656 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #22 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$67,250
$32.33/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,030
$47.13/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$141,020
$67.80/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $98,030 $102,656
Washington $110,000 $102,791 −$11,970
Oregon $105,250 $101,828 −$7,220
Nevada $104,310 $104,332 −$6,280
Utah $96,830 $97,943 +$1,200
Montana $93,070 $98,336 +$4,960
Wyoming $90,590 $97,733 +$7,440

Civil Engineer in Idaho: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in Idaho?

Civil engineers in Idaho earn a median of $98,030 per year ($47.13 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does Idaho pay civil engineers well?

At $98,030, Idaho pays 3% below the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 2,630 work in the state.

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