How to Become a Industrial Engineer in Idaho: Salary & Requirements (2026)

Q: "How much does a industrial engineer make in Idaho?"

"The median annual wage for industrial engineers in Idaho is $100,840 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 2% below the national median of $102,440."

Q: "How do I become a industrial engineer in Idaho?"

"The core path is the same nationwide - ABET-accredited bachelor's in industrial or manufacturing engineering - with licensing administered at the state level: PE license optional; Six Sigma / lean certifications valued. See the steps below."

Q: "How many industrial engineers work in Idaho?"

"BLS counts about 1,330 industrial engineers employed in Idaho (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Updated July 23, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Idaho industrial engineers earn a median annual wage of $100,840 ($48.48/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 1,330 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately -1.6% below the national median of $102,440 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $100,840 ($48.48/hr)
25th percentile: $81,420 per year
75th percentile: $129,580 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $149,390 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $67,100 per year
Workers employed in Idaho: 1,330
Versus national median: -1.6% below the U.S. median of $102,440
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.66 - 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 industrial engineer salary in Idaho is $100,840 per year - 2% below the national median of $102,440 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The career requires a 4-year degree: ABET-accredited bachelor’s in industrial or manufacturing engineering.

Industrial Engineer Salary in Idaho

Wage level	Annual salary
Idaho entry level (10th percentile)	$67,100
Idaho 25th-75th percentile	$81,420 - $129,580
Idaho median	$100,840
Idaho top earners (90th percentile)	$149,390
U.S. median	$102,440

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. State employment: 1,330.

The Idaho Job Market: Industrial Engineer

Metric	Value
Employed in Idaho	1,330
Jobs per 1,000 in the state	1.55
Concentration vs U.S. (location quotient)	0.66
Mean annual wage in Idaho	$107,150

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. With a location quotient of 0.66, Idaho employs industrial engineers 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 bachelor’s in industrial or manufacturing engineering - while licensing runs through Idaho’s own boards: PE license optional; Six Sigma / lean certifications valued. 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 a Industrial Engineer.

Salary Nationwide

Annual Wage by Percentile - Industrial Engineers

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025

Industrial Engineers annual wage percentiles
Percentile	Annual wage
10th	$74,370
25th	$83,600
50th (median)	$102,440
75th	$129,250
90th	$159,860

Job Outlook

Projected employment growth, Industrial Engineers, 2024-2034

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034

Industrial Engineers employment projection 2024 to 2034
Year	Employment
2024	351,100
2034 projected	389,600
Percent change	+11.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a industrial engineer make in Idaho?

The median annual wage for industrial engineers in Idaho is $100,840 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 2% below the national median of $102,440.

How do I become a industrial engineer in Idaho?

The core path is the same nationwide - ABET-accredited bachelor's in industrial or manufacturing engineering - with licensing administered at the state level: PE license optional; Six Sigma / lean certifications valued. See the steps below.

How many industrial engineers work in Idaho?

BLS counts about 1,330 industrial engineers employed in Idaho (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Industrial Engineer in Nearby States

Sources

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112), 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)