Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Idaho

Computer Hardware Engineerss in Idaho have a median annual salary of $131,570, which works out to about $63.26 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $100,770 to $169,540, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Computer Hardware Engineers pay in Idaho at a glance

Median annual salary

$131,570

Median hourly wage

$63.26/hr

Average annual salary

$138,160

Average hourly wage

$66.42/hr

25th percentile

$100,770

75th percentile

$169,540

10th percentile

$85,230

90th percentile

$212,880

People employed

920

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid computer hardware engineers roles in Idaho.

10th percentile
$85,230
25th percentile
$100,770
Median percentile
$131,570
75th percentile
$169,540
90th percentile
$212,880

Idaho vs U.S. salary

The median salary for computer hardware engineers roles in Idaho is about 18.7% below the U.S. median of $161,740 for the same occupation.

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How much does a computer hardware engineers make in Idaho?

Half of computer hardware engineers roles in Idaho report earning more than $131,570 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $138,160 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $100,770 and a quarter are above $169,540, so most computer hardware engineers pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect computer hardware engineers pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.