EnergyUpdated Q1 2026

Pipeline Engineer Salary
in Boise, ID

Design, build, and maintain pipelines that transport oil, gas, and liquids. Median salary in Boise: $124K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$124K
per year
Take-home: $80K

Salary range in Boise

Entry level (25th)$95,000
Median (50th)$124,000
Senior (75th)$157,000
Top earner (90th)$194,000
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What the numbers say for Boise

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

8% premium vs national median

Pipeline Engineers in Boise earn approximately 8% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $9,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Boise's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

Primarily on-site role

Only 15% of Pipeline Engineer positions offer remote flexibility, meaning the Boise salary above represents what local employers actually pay β€” not a remote-anywhere rate. Geographic constraints reinforce the local market, so the salary range above is more directly applicable than for remote-friendly roles.

Slower wage growth (1.5%/yr)

Pipeline Engineer wages are growing at 1.5% year-over-year β€” slower than the BLS all-occupations average of ~3.5%. Real wages may lag inflation in years where CPI exceeds this rate, so total compensation negotiation (bonus, equity, benefits) matters more than base salary growth for this role.

Key facts for Boise

Median salary
$124K
annual
Take-home pay
$80K
after fed/state tax
COL index
108
100 = US avg
State income tax
5.8%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,550
per month
YoY growth
+1.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Boise Pipeline Engineer to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $124K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Boise

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Pipeline Engineer salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$104K$113K$122K$131K$140K201920212023202520272029
2026
$127K
projected
2027
$130K
projected
2028
$134K
projected
2029
$137K
projected
2030
$140K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$124,000+$0
2028 projected$124,000+$0
2029 projected$124,000+$0
2030 projected$124,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Pipeline Engineer Salary in Boise, Idaho: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Pipeline Engineer salary in Boise, ID is $124,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Boise–ID metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Pipeline Engineer in Boise

Entry-level Pipeline Engineers in Boise with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $95,000 and $124,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $124,000 to $157,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $157,000 to $194,000 or more.

Cost of living in Boise for Pipeline Engineers

Boise has a cost of living index of 108 compared to the US national average of 100. Living costs in Boise are close to the national average. Idaho has a 5.8% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Pipeline Engineer

Bachelor's degree. 15% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Pipeline Engineer salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Boise (current)$124K108
Meridian$121K105
Nampa$113K98