Lewiston engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Lewiston, ID-WA metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$89,343
Lewiston
Top earners
$142,356
Higher end
vs national
-26% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
ID
Idaho
Engineers in the Lewiston, ID-WA metro earn an estimated $89,343, -26% vs national, with top earners near $142,356. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Lewiston
Estimated pay for each discipline in Lewiston. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $97,910 | $174,620 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $97,910 | $174,620 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $97,910 | $174,620 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $97,910 | $174,620 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $97,910 | $174,620 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $97,910 | $174,620 | Estimate | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $92,490 | $125,580 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $80,650 | $121,890 | Verified |
- Verified
Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$97,910
90th
$174,620
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$97,910
90th
$174,620
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$97,910
90th
$174,620
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$97,910
90th
$174,620
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$97,910
90th
$174,620
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$97,910
90th
$174,620
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$92,490
90th
$125,580
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$80,650
90th
$121,890
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What affects engineering pay in Lewiston
- ▹Local market. Lewiston pay runs -26% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Idaho statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Lewiston, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Lewiston — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 3 engineering occupations in Lewiston, ID-WA, weighted by local employment (160 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →