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Electrical Engineer Salary in Idaho (2026)
$62.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $93,668/year ($7,806/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 7th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 1,000 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $129,340 a year — though pay ranges from $77,070 for newcomers to $165,410 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $101,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $129,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $154,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $165,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,000 Electrical Engineer jobs in Idaho (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $129,340 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 $93,668 — an effective tax rate of 27.6%.
| Gross (median) | $129,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,776 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,895 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$6,002 |
| Take-home (annual) | $93,668 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,806 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Idaho?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Idaho is $129,340 per year ($62.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $101,160 and $154,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $129,340, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $93,668 per year ($7,806 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.6%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 1,000 Electrical 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.