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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Idaho (2026)
$44.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $70,303/year ($5,859/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $93,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $108,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $141,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,070 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Idaho (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $93,190 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 $70,303 — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
| Gross (median) | $93,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,672 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,129 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$4,086 |
| Take-home (annual) | $70,303 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,859 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Idaho?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Idaho is $93,190 per year ($44.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,540 and $108,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $93,190, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $70,303 per year ($5,859 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 1,070 Mechanical 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.