Mechanical Engineers Salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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

Median annual salary $88,970 -13% vs national
Median hourly $42.77
10th percentile $73,210
90th percentile $134,850
Employed locally 70
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,210
    25th
    $78,300
    50th (median)
    $88,970
    75th
    $118,420
    90th
    $134,850

    Coeur d'Alene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,034 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 115% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $124,160
    Midland, TX $122,270
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $110,960
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $110,390
    Idaho $103,660
    Logan, UT-ID $103,210

    Related occupations in Coeur d'Alene, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $85,160
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,300
    Industrial Engineers $90,780
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $56,590
    Electrical Engineers $119,660
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $42.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID is 13% below the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,210 per year in Coeur d'Alene, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,300.