As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hydraulic Engineer in Pocatello, ID is $52,011, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,000 weekly, or $4,334 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 Pocatello, ID vary widely, spanning from $39,614 to $65,380. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,522) and 75th percentile ($59,009), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,380 per year. This $13,487 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, Pocatello Hydraulic Engineer often earn 7.5% lower than national averages. However, Pocatello currently ranks 800 statewide 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 $39,614 Pocatello, ID May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $45,522 Pocatello, ID May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $52,011 Pocatello, ID May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $59,009 Pocatello, ID May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $65,380 Pocatello, ID May 01, 2026
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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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  1. This Job:

    Hydraulic Engineer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Hydraulic Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Hydraulic Engineer in Pocatello, ID. The base salary for Hydraulic Engineer ranges from $45,522 to $59,009 with the average base salary of $52,011. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,103 to $62,562 with the average total cash compensation of $55,164.

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About Pocatello, Idaho    Pocatello (/ˈpoʊkəˈtɛloʊ/ (listen)) is the county seat and largest city of Bannock County, with a small portion on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in....More

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