As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Highway Engineer in Idaho is $64,735, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,245 weekly, or $5,395 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Highway Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Highway Engineer in Idaho vary widely, spanning from $55,973 to $74,246. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,149) and 75th percentile ($69,714), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,246 per year. This $9,565 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Equipment Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Idaho Highway Engineer often earn 6.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 57 companies. However, Idaho currently ranks 44 nationwide for Highway 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
Highway Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $55,973 ID April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $60,149 ID April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $64,735 ID April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $69,714 ID April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $74,246 ID April 01, 2026
25% $60,149 10% $55,973 90% $74,246 75% $69,714 $64,735 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Highway Engineer ?

Highway engineering is an engineering discipline branching from civil engineering that involves the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and tunnels to ensure safe and effective transportation of people and goods. Highway engineering became prominent towards the latter half of the 20th Century after World War II. Standards of highway engineering are continuously being improved. Highway engineers must take into account future traffic flows, design of highway intersections/interchanges, geometric alignment and design, highway pavement materials and design...

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Location Aberdeen, ID Avg. Salary $66,086 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ahsahka, ID Avg. Salary $78,873 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albion, ID Avg. Salary $67,716 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Almo, ID Avg. Salary $67,716 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location American Falls, ID Avg. Salary $66,086 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arbon, ID Avg. Salary $66,086 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arco, ID Avg. Salary $67,817 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arimo, ID Avg. Salary $66,086 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ashton, ID Avg. Salary $78,881 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Athol, ID Avg. Salary $78,873 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Highway Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Civil Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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