Chemical Engineer salary in Boise, ID
Based on 30 certified H-1B filings in the Boise City, ID metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Nampa.
Also listed as: Process Engineer
Median salary$121,554
Middle 50%$109.1k–$127k
vs. national median+2%comparison median $118,700
Filings30FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $104,853 |
| 25th | $109,059 |
| 50th (median) | $121,554 |
| 75th | $127,000 |
| 90th | $140,500 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2021 | $103,500 | $98,500 | $114,277 | 17 |
| FY2022 | $110,000 | $101,467 | $120,398 | 27 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2024 | $114,496 | $108,668 | $126,088 | 16 |
| FY2025 | $121,500 | $109,059 | $125,347 | 18 |
| FY2026 | $122,894 | $109,023 | $127,250 | 12 |
Cost of living
Boise's median Chemical Engineer salary of $121,554 is worth about $123,500 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Boise = 98.4).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Micron | $121,107 | 29 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $115,426 | 14 |
| Senior · Level III | $124,000 | 10 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level · Level II | $101,130 | $115,426 | 14 |
| Senior · Level III | $103,501 | $124,000 | 10 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.