Salary guide, May 2025
Director of R&D pay in Idaho
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The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Idaho was $162,970 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $128,200 and $187,600.
The Idaho median is $8,300 below the national median of $171,270, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title.
What should you know about idaho?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $103,130 | $128,200 | $162,970 | $187,600 | $219,970 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $49.58 | $61.64 | $78.35 | $90.19 | $105.75 |
BLS estimated 850 workers employed in this occupation in Idaho. Location quotient: 0.7.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $120,810 | $139,360 | $171,270 | $212,500 | $262,760 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $58.08 | $67.00 | $82.34 | $102.16 | $126.33 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $127,320 | $157,360 | $181,860 |
| May 2025 | $128,200 | $162,970 | $187,600 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers, Idaho. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | $132,840 | $105,230 to $179,040 |
| Boise City, ID | $168,530 | $137,220 to $213,270 |
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