How to Become an Engineering Manager in Idaho: Salary & Requirements (2026)

Q: "How much does an engineering manager make in Idaho?"

"The median annual wage for architectural and engineering managers in Idaho is $162,970 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 5% below the national median of $171,270."

Q: "How do I become an engineering manager in Idaho?"

"The core path is the same nationwide - ABET-accredited engineering bachelor's + experience; often an MBA or MEM - with licensing administered at the state level: PE license commonly required for firms sealing work. See the steps below."

Q: "How many architectural and engineering managers work in Idaho?"

"BLS counts about 850 architectural and engineering managers employed in Idaho (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Updated July 23, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Idaho architectural and engineering managers earn a median annual wage of $162,970 ($78.35/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 850 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately -4.8% below the national median of $171,270 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $162,970 ($78.35/hr)
25th percentile: $128,200 per year
75th percentile: $187,600 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $219,970 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $103,130 per year
Workers employed in Idaho: 850
Versus national median: -4.8% below the U.S. median of $171,270
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.70 - this occupation is less concentrated in Idaho than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed July 23, 2026.

Quick answer: The median engineering manager salary in Idaho is $162,970 per year - 5% below the national median of $171,270 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The career requires a 4-year degree: ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s + experience; often an MBA or MEM.

Engineering Manager Salary in Idaho

Wage level	Annual salary
Idaho entry level (10th percentile)	$103,130
Idaho 25th-75th percentile	$128,200 - $187,600
Idaho median	$162,970
Idaho top earners (90th percentile)	$219,970
U.S. median	$171,270

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. State employment: 850.

The Idaho Job Market: Engineering Manager

Metric	Value
Employed in Idaho	850
Jobs per 1,000 in the state	0.99
Concentration vs U.S. (location quotient)	0.70
Mean annual wage in Idaho	$164,770

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. With a location quotient of 0.70, Idaho employs architectural and engineering managers at a lower concentration than the national average; expect fewer openings per capita and weigh relocation or remote-friendly specialties.

Requirements in Idaho

The education path is national - ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s + experience; often an MBA or MEM - while licensing runs through Idaho’s own boards: PE license commonly required for firms sealing work. Verify current requirements with the Idaho licensing authority before enrolling, as details change. The step-by-step path (degree, exams, first role, advancement) is covered in the national guide: How to Become an Engineering Manager.

Salary Nationwide

Annual Wage by Percentile - Architectural and Engineering Managers

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025

Architectural and Engineering Managers annual wage percentiles
Percentile	Annual wage
10th	$120,810
25th	$139,360
50th (median)	$171,270
75th	$212,500
90th	$262,760

Job Outlook

Projected employment growth, Architectural and Engineering Managers, 2024-2034

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034

Architectural and Engineering Managers employment projection 2024 to 2034
Year	Employment
2024	212,500
2034 projected	220,500
Percent change	+3.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an engineering manager make in Idaho?

The median annual wage for architectural and engineering managers in Idaho is $162,970 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 5% below the national median of $171,270.

How do I become an engineering manager in Idaho?

The core path is the same nationwide - ABET-accredited engineering bachelor's + experience; often an MBA or MEM - with licensing administered at the state level: PE license commonly required for firms sealing work. See the steps below.

How many architectural and engineering managers work in Idaho?

BLS counts about 850 architectural and engineering managers employed in Idaho (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Engineering Manager in Nearby States

Sources

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041), Idaho and national
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2024-34

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)