Average Civil Engineer Salary in Idaho

Engineering · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Civil Engineer in Idaho earns $94,200 per year, which is below the national average of $95,890. This translates to approximately $45.29 per hour, $3,623 biweekly, or $7,850 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Idaho is 6% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$70,600	$33.94
Average (50th)	$94,200	$45.29
Experienced (75th)	$108,300	$52.08
Top Earners (90th)	$122,500	$58.89

Civil Engineer Salary by City in Idaho

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Boise	$101,700	$8,475/mo
Meridian	$96,100	$8,008/mo
Nampa	$92,300	$7,692/mo
Idaho Falls	$89,500	$7,458/mo
Coeur d'Alene	$87,600	$7,300/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Engineering
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	5% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	Flat 5.8%
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.94 (-6% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Idaho

Major employers hiring Civil Engineers in Idaho include Micron Technology, St. Luke's Health System, Albertsons, HP Inc., and Idaho National Lab. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for engineering professionals.

Calculate Your Idaho Take-Home Pay

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