Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in Idaho
Automotive Engineering Technicians in Idaho earn a median of $68,310 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,120; the top 10% earn over $84,220. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
States ranked near Idaho
Similar jobs in Idaho
- Avionics Technicians$80,620 median in Idaho
- Photonics Technicians$65,790 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$70,830 median in Idaho
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$84,390 median in Idaho
- Robotics Technicians$70,830 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$64,410 median in Idaho
Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in Idaho
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in Idaho?
The median is $68,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,120 and the top 10% earn over $84,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 44 (−8% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.