SOC 17-2071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical Engineers — Northwestern Idaho
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Electrical Engineers in Northwestern Idaho, ID is $129,340 per year, close to the national median of $120,630 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Electrical Engineers in Northwestern Idaho, ID is $129,340 per year, close to the national median of $120,630 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $80,000 at the tenth percentile to more than $189,550 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $101,910 to $151,260.
Employment stands at 80, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Idaho Falls leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $136,100. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 12th of 288 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,000 | −33.7% |
| 25th | $101,910 | −15.5% |
| Median (50th) | $129,340 | +7.2% |
| 75th | $151,260 | +25.4% |
| 90th | $189,550 | +57.1% |
| Mean | $130,840 | +8.5% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho Falls | $136,100 | 130 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $129,790 | 590 | |
| 3 | Pocatello | $110,380 | 40 | |
| 4 | Coeur d'Alene | $108,740 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwestern Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $129,340 goes as far as $135,435 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$129,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$135,435US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $129,340 a year, 7.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,000 to $189,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Idaho Falls, at $136,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical Engineers in Northwestern Idaho, ID?
The median annual wage is $129,340, or $62.18 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $120,630, so pay in Northwestern Idaho, ID is 7.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northwestern Idaho, ID earns more than $189,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,000 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Idaho Falls, at $136,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Northwestern Idaho, ID. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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