Lawyers Salary in Idaho
In Idaho, lawyers earn a median $103,400 a year, well below the national median of $159,670 (−35%); the state ranks 44th of 51 states by median. Lawyers earn 2.2 times the median across all occupations in Idaho ($47,970). Among neighbouring states, Washington, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Montana pay more (up to $154,130 in Washington) and Wyoming pays less (down to $100,130 in Wyoming). Idaho employs 2,490 lawyers, 2.90 per 1,000 jobs, the 40th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.60 means it is less common in Idaho than nationally.
Idaho vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Idaho | Hourly | $24.39 | $39.19 | $49.71 | $67.00 | $104.17 | $60.13 | 2,490 | 2.91 | 0.60 |
| Annual | $50,730 | $81,520 | $103,400 | $139,350 | $216,660 | $125,070 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $37.67 | $49.51 | $76.76 | $106.43 | $169.04 | $89.35 | 754,500 | – | – |
| Annual | $78,360 | $102,990 | $159,670 | $221,370 | $351,600 | $185,840 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 44th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 40th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.60
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.91
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Idaho's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Idaho
7 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Idaho publish a row for lawyers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $52.78 | $109,780 | $75,000 | $242,260 | 1,250 | 3.19 | 0.66 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $50.92 | $105,920 | $61,720 | $216,660 | 270 | 3.70 | 0.76 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $50.60 | $105,240 | $37,570 | $157,710 | 100 | 1.93 | 0.40 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $49.58 | $103,120 | $56,770 | $175,760 | 150 | 2.21 | 0.46 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $46.64 | $97,020 | $68,400 | $219,820 | 50 | 1.91 | 0.39 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $45.82 | $95,300 | $37,400 | $182,830 | 190 | 2.29 | 0.47 |
| Pocatello, ID | $44.37 | $92,280 | $45,200 | $201,210 | 100 | 2.61 | 0.54 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $48.69 | $101,270 | $54,340 | $161,890 | 160 | 1.64 | 0.34 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $45.53 | $94,700 | $51,680 | $160,410 | 170 | 2.24 | 0.46 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $49.71 | $103,400 | 2,490 | 0.60 |
| Montana | $49.87 | $103,720 | 2,380 | 0.96 |
| Nevada | $72.36 | $150,510 | 6,490 | 0.86 |
| Oregon | $66.45 | $138,210 | 7,150 | 0.75 |
| Utah | $63.86 | $132,830 | 7,020 | 0.83 |
| Washington | $74.10 | $154,130 | 12,770 | 0.74 |
| Wyoming | $48.14 | $100,130 | 900 | 0.66 |
See the national page for Lawyers (every state ranked) and the Idaho wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Idaho estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.