Environmental Engineers Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $73,200 -29.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.19
10th percentile $43,340
90th percentile $110,850
Employed locally 90
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,340
    25th
    $47,630
    50th (median)
    $73,200
    75th
    $101,390
    90th
    $110,850

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 89% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $130,440
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $116,980
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $109,830
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $106,620

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,710
    Industrial Engineers $125,940
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,090
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,100
    Electrical Engineers $127,430
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Boise City, ID is $35.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.70 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Boise City, ID is 29.7% below the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Engineers in Boise City?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $43,340 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,630.