Materials Engineers Salary in Idaho
Materials Engineers in Idaho earn a median of $105,820 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $105,820
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,250; the top 10% earn over $154,080. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
States ranked near Idaho
Similar jobs in Idaho
- Chemical Engineers$106,740 median in Idaho
- Aerospace Engineers$95,700 median in Idaho
- Nanosystems Engineers$130,970 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Automotive Engineers$93,190 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$100,840 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Microsystems Engineers$130,970 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Idaho
How much do materials engineers make in Idaho?
The median is $105,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,250 and the top 10% earn over $154,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 45 (−6% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.