As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hydraulic Engineer in Idaho is $56,221, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,081 weekly, or $4,685 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Hydraulic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Hydraulic Engineer in Idaho vary widely, spanning from $42,820 to $70,672. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,206) and 75th percentile ($63,785), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,672 per year. This $14,579 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Schematic, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Idaho Hydraulic Engineer often earn 6.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies. However, Idaho currently ranks 44 nationwide for Hydraulic Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like MFG Durable to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Hydraulic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $42,820 ID May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $49,206 ID May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $56,221 ID May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $63,785 ID May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $70,672 ID May 01, 2026
25% $49,206 10% $42,820 90% $70,672 75% $63,785 $56,221 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Hydraulic Engineer ?

Hydraulic engineering as a sub-discipline of civil engineering is concerned with the flow and conveyance of fluids, principally water and sewage. One feature of these systems is the extensive use of gravity as the motive force to cause the movement of the fluids. This area of civil engineering is intimately related to the design of bridges, dams, channels, canals, and levees, and to both sanitary and environmental engineering. Hydraulic engineering is the application of the principles of fluid mechanics to problems dealing with the collection, storage, control, transport, regulation, measurem...

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Location Aberdeen, ID Avg. Salary $55,601 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ahsahka, ID Avg. Salary $57,244 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albion, ID Avg. Salary $57,163 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Almo, ID Avg. Salary $57,182 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location American Falls, ID Avg. Salary $56,557 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arbon, ID Avg. Salary $55,603 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arco, ID Avg. Salary $57,101 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arimo, ID Avg. Salary $55,471 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ashton, ID Avg. Salary $57,304 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Athol, ID Avg. Salary $60,192 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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    Hydraulic Engineer

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