Electrical Engineer salary in Boise, ID
Based on 122 certified H-1B filings in the Boise City, ID metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Nampa.
Also listed as: Electrical Design Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $96,692 |
| 25th | $116,054 |
| 50th (median) | $123,425 |
| 75th | $152,087 |
| 90th | $174,807 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $92,400 | $85,000 | $105,482 | 99 |
| FY2021 | $99,835 | $86,836 | $113,942 | 84 |
| FY2022 | $102,126 | $90,000 | $116,607 | 110 |
| FY2023 | $110,034 | $97,975 | $116,668 | 46 |
| FY2024 | $121,333 | $103,567 | $135,951 | 78 |
| FY2025 | $120,000 | $107,296 | $140,933 | 75 |
| FY2026 | $137,495 | $120,820 | $165,656 | 47 |
Cost of living
Boise's median Electrical Engineer salary of $123,425 is worth about $125,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Boise = 98.4).
Compared with all workers here
All Electrical Engineers in the Boise, ID area earned a median of $129,790 in May 2025 (590 employed). The H-1B median here is $123,425, 5% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Micron | $127,337 | 109 |
| Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories | too few | 3 |
| Engineering Consultants | too few | 2 |
| SEL Engineering Services | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $96,000 | 12 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $120,820 | 50 |
| Senior · Level III | $135,013 | 23 |
| Expert · Level IV | $170,000 | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $87,672 | $96,000 | 12 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $103,272 | $120,820 | 50 |
| Senior · Level III | $118,893 | $135,013 | 23 |
| Expert · Level IV | $154,190 | $170,000 | 29 |
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.