As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in Idaho is $88,367, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,699 weekly, or $7,364 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Engineer in Idaho vary widely, spanning from $73,936 to $97,898. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,814) and 75th percentile ($93,356), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,898 per year. This $12,542 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Idaho Forensic Engineer often earn 6.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 15 companies. However, Idaho currently ranks 44 nationwide for Forensic Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Forensic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $73,936 ID August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $80,814 ID August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $88,367 ID August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $93,356 ID August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $97,898 ID August 01, 2026
25% $80,814 10% $73,936 90% $97,898 75% $93,356 $88,367 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Forensic Engineer ?

Forensic engineering has been defined as "the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal". It therefore includes the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury, damage to property or economic loss. The consequences of failure may give rise to action under either criminal or civil law including but not limited to health and safety legislation, the laws of contract and/or product liability and the...

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Location Aberdeen, ID Avg. Salary $91,336 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ahsahka, ID Avg. Salary $94,036 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, ID Avg. Salary $93,903 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almo, ID Avg. Salary $93,934 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location American Falls, ID Avg. Salary $92,907 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arbon, ID Avg. Salary $91,339 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arco, ID Avg. Salary $93,800 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arimo, ID Avg. Salary $91,124 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ashton, ID Avg. Salary $94,134 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Athol, ID Avg. Salary $98,878 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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