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

Electrical Engineer Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$129,340/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.18/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
1,000
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$135,443 #4 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Idaho, explained

Electrical engineers in Idaho earn a median of $129,340 per year ($62.18 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $77,070, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $165,410. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $129,340 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $129,340 is worth about $135,443 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #4 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,070
$37.05/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$129,340
$62.18/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$165,410
$79.52/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $129,340 $135,443
Washington $132,710 $124,013 −$3,370
Oregon $125,160 $121,090 +$4,180
Wyoming $111,740 $120,551 +$17,600
Nevada $107,400 $107,423 +$21,940
Utah $105,720 $106,935 +$23,620
Montana $87,360 $92,303 +$41,980

Electrical Engineer in Idaho: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Idaho?

Electrical engineers in Idaho earn a median of $129,340 per year ($62.18 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Idaho pay electrical engineers well?

At $129,340, Idaho pays 7% above the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 1,000 work in the state.

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