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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators average salary by city in Idaho
- Idaho Falls$69,490
- Coeur d'Alene$68,290
- Lewiston$63,660
- Boise$62,790
- Pocatello$58,330
- Twin Falls$57,150
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls | $69,490 | $63,910 | $50,200 | $55,142 | 94 |
| Coeur d'Alene | $68,290 | $64,540 | $58,220 | $54,361 | 98 |
| Lewiston | $63,660 | $61,290 | $52,190 | $51,065 | 91 |
| Boise | $62,790 | $60,930 | $53,210 | $50,412 | 98 |
| Pocatello | $58,330 | $59,250 | $47,480 | $47,065 | 89 |
| Twin Falls | $57,150 | $52,080 | $45,720 | $46,179 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2073.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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