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

Environmental Engineer Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$117,520/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$56.50/hr
▲ 10% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
400
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$123,065 #4 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Idaho, explained

Environmental engineers in Idaho earn a median of $117,520 per year ($56.50 per hour), which is 10% above the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $69,780, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $165,810. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $117,520 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $117,520 is worth about $123,065 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #4 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$69,780
$33.55/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$117,520
$56.50/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$165,810
$79.72/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $117,520 $123,065
Oregon $127,100 $122,967 −$9,580
Washington $125,460 $117,238 −$7,940
Nevada $109,720 $109,743 +$7,800
Wyoming $106,330 $114,714 +$11,190
Utah $103,380 $104,568 +$14,140
Montana $100,140 $105,806 +$17,380

Environmental Engineer in Idaho: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Idaho?

Environmental engineers in Idaho earn a median of $117,520 per year ($56.50 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Idaho pay environmental engineers well?

At $117,520, Idaho pays 10% above the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 400 work in the state.

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