Electrical Engineers Salary in Idaho

Electrical engineers in Idaho earn the most in Boise (average $128,860 a year) and the least in Pocatello ($114,780), across the 4 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the electrical engineers average at $126,200 and the median at $129,340 for 1,000 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $125,100.

Electrical Engineers average salary by city in Idaho

Boise$128,860
Idaho Falls$125,750
Coeur d'Alene$116,840
Pocatello$114,780

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boise	$128,860	$129,790	$104,090	$93,621	98
Idaho Falls	$125,750	$136,100	$100,800	$91,660	94
Coeur d'Alene	$116,840	$108,740	$88,730	$85,943	98
Pocatello	$114,780	$110,380	$102,420	$84,603	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Electrical Engineers salary in other states

Electrical Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Idaho

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2071.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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