SOC 17-2131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Materials Engineers — Idaho
Idaho · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Materials Engineers in Idaho is $105,820 per year, close to the national median of $112,860 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Materials Engineers in Idaho is $105,820 per year, close to the national median of $112,860 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $60,200 and $133,030. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $57,250 and the ninetieth at $154,080.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Idaho ranks number 24th out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Idaho Falls records the highest median at $106,560. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 57th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,250 | −49.3% |
| 25th | $60,200 | −46.7% |
| Median (50th) | $105,820 | −6.2% |
| 75th | $133,030 | +17.9% |
| 90th | $154,080 | +36.5% |
| Mean | $98,410 | −12.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho Falls | $106,560 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $105,820 goes as far as $110,806 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$105,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$110,806US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $105,820 a year, 6.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,250 to $154,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 24th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Idaho Falls, at $106,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Materials Engineers in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $105,820, or $50.88 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 $112,860, so pay in Idaho is 6.2% lower. 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 Idaho earns more than $154,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,250 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 $106,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. 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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