Solar Energy Systems Engineers Salary in Idaho
Solar Energy Systems Engineers in Idaho earn a median of $130,970 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Engineers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $130,970
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($122,930)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,030; the top 10% earn over $195,360. Nationally the range is $66,810 to $189,950.
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- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,200 median in Idaho
Solar Energy Systems Engineers pay in Idaho
How much do solar energy systems engineers make in Idaho?
The median is $130,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,030 and the top 10% earn over $195,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for solar energy systems engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $122,930). Living costs are not included.