DOL Median (Idaho)
$112,000
vs National
+31.5%
National: $85,197BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$108,632
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$112,000
+31.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$85,197
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Idaho earns $112,000 in nominal terms, which is 31.5% above the national average of $85,197. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $108,632 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Idaho
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| J.R. Simplot Company | $168,400 | 1 |
| COEUR D'ALENE MINES | $123,500 | 2 |
| Hecla Limited | $112,000 | 3 |
| Monsanto Company | $82,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers make in Idaho?
The median Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary in Idaho is $112,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Idaho a good place to work as a Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers?
A Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Idaho earns 31.5% more than the national median of $85,197, or $108,632 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.