Civil Engineers Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $92,480 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.46
10th percentile $56,620
90th percentile $122,570
Employed locally 80
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,620
    25th
    $71,190
    50th (median)
    $92,480
    75th
    $107,410
    90th
    $122,570

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 144% Median Civil Engineers salary is 44% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $109,250
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $108,010
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $107,110
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,750
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $102,300
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $99,780

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $55,320
    Industrial Engineers $120,290
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $80,610
    Electrical Engineers $110,380
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Pocatello?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Pocatello, ID is $44.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.58 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Pocatello, ID is 7.1% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Pocatello?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $56,620 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,190.