Controls Designer Salary in Boise, Idaho

How much does a Controls Designer make in Boise, ID?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Controls Designer in Boise, ID is $97,866. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $88,161 to $108,426, with most professionals earning between $79,326 and $118,040.

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What does a Controls Designer do?

Common responsibilities of a Controls Designer

Requires an an understanding of all drafting practices and procedures, plus the ability to perform and apply a variety of mathematical calculations and a thorough working knowledge of shop and field erection/assembly processes in the mechanical/structural, electrical, or architectural areas.

January 28, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, and mechanical drawing necessary to create legible, accurate, and technically acceptable construction drawings.

February 12, 2023

Control system network architecture drawings.

March 19, 2023

Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components.

March 20, 2023

Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.

April 05, 2023

Reviews and develops change requests with the project engineer for clarity as needed.

April 18, 2023

Creates or modifies layouts, schematics, detail, and assembly drawings using CAD software (AutoCAD primarily, potential to adopt SolidWorks Electrical).

April 22, 2023

Provide Instrumentation and Controls Engineering services to design and specify I&C systems for complex Process and Mechanical systems required for high-tech manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, water and waste-water processing facilities.

May 13, 2023

Prepare wiring and raceway routing plans, instrument data sheets, process flow diagrams (PFD), piping and instrumentation diagrams (PID), loop wiring diagrams, PLC/DCS wiring diagrams, instrument installation plans and details, logic diagrams, sequences of operation, input/output databases, and other documentation.

May 20, 2023

Supportive team environment, flexible schedule, mobile device, laptop, company vehicle.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Controls Designer in Boise, ID

Average Base Salary

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88161

108426

97866

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

90975

116388

102243

What is the average salary for Controls Designer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Controls Designer in Boise, ID. The base salary for Controls Designer ranges from $88,161 to $108,426 with the average base salary of $97,866. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,975 to $116,388 with the average total cash compensation of $102,243.

View Average Salary for Controls Designer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$97,866	$88,161 - $108,426
Bonus	$4,378	$2,814 - $7,963
Total Pay	$102,243	$90,975 - $116,388

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Controls Designer Salary Near Boise, ID

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Meridian, ID	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,187 - $108,457	COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Nampa, ID	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,334 - $107,408	COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Caldwell, ID	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,239 - $107,291	COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Twin Falls, ID	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,284 - $101,197	COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Pocatello, ID	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,379 - $101,314	COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Idaho Falls, ID	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,175 - $105,983	COMPARE TO Boise, ID

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About Boise, Idaho

Boise (/ˈbɔɪsi/ (listen)) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho, and is the county seat of Ada County. Located on the Boise River in southwestern Idaho, the population of Boise at the 2010 Census was 205,671, the 99th largest in the United States. Its estimated population in 2016 was 223,154. Boise is in southwestern Idaho, about 41 miles (66 km) east of the Oregon border, and 110 miles (177 km) north of the Nevada border. The downtown area's elevation is 2,704 feet (824 m) above sea level. Most of the metropolitan area lies on a broad, flat plain, descending to the ...

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