Electrical Engineers Salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coeur d'Alene, ID

Median annual salary $119,660 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $57.53
10th percentile $81,970
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,970
    25th
    $90,460
    50th (median)
    $119,660
    75th
    $134,850

    Coeur d'Alene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,034 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 155% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 55% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    Idaho Falls, ID $135,920
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $134,400
    Idaho $128,960
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $127,520
    Boise City, ID $127,430

    Related occupations in Coeur d'Alene, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $85,160
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,300
    Industrial Engineers $90,780
    Mechanical Engineers $88,970
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $56,590
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Coeur d'Alene?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $57.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.87 or more per hour.

    Is Coeur d'Alene above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID is 6.9% above the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Coeur d'Alene?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $81,970 per year in Coeur d'Alene, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,460.