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

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$93,190/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.80/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
1,070
public U.S. Median
$104,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$97,587 #45 of 51

Mechanical Engineer pay in Idaho, explained

Mechanical engineers in Idaho earn a median of $93,190 per year ($44.80 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $104,110. Entry-level workers earn around $63,660, while the most experienced mechanical engineers reach about $141,020. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $93,190 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $93,190 is worth about $97,587 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #45 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Mechanical Engineer pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$63,660
$30.61/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$93,190
$44.80/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$141,020
$67.80/hr

Mechanical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $93,190 $97,587
Wyoming $117,750 $127,035 −$24,560
Washington $110,430 $103,193 −$17,240
Oregon $103,470 $100,105 −$10,280
Nevada $102,680 $102,702 −$9,490
Utah $102,500 $103,678 −$9,310
Montana $94,190 $99,519 −$1,000

Mechanical Engineer in Idaho: FAQ

How much do mechanical engineers make in Idaho?

Mechanical engineers in Idaho earn a median of $93,190 per year ($44.80 per hour), compared with $104,110 nationally.

Does Idaho pay mechanical engineers well?

At $93,190, Idaho pays 10% below the national median for mechanical engineers. An estimated 1,070 work in the state.

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