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Civil Engineer Salary in Idaho (2026)
$47.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,452/year ($6,121/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $67,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $113,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $141,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,630 Civil Engineer jobs in Idaho (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Civil Engineer salary of $98,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $73,452 — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
| Gross (median) | $98,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,737 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,499 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$4,342 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,452 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,121 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Idaho?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Idaho is $98,030 per year ($47.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,990 and $113,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $98,030, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $73,452 per year ($6,121 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 2,630 Civil Engineer jobs in Idaho in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Idaho state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Idaho.