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Lawyer Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$103,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.71/hr
▼ 35% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
2,490
public U.S. Median
$159,670
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$108,279 #49 of 51

Lawyer pay in Idaho, explained

Lawyers in Idaho earn a median of $103,400 per year ($49.71 per hour), which is 35% below the national median of $159,670. Entry-level workers earn around $50,730, while the most experienced lawyers reach about $216,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $103,400 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $103,400 is worth about $108,279 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #49 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Lawyer pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,730
$24.39/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$103,400
$49.71/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$216,660
$104.16/hr

Lawyer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $103,400 $108,279 —
Washington $154,130 $144,029 −$50,730
Nevada $150,510 $150,542 −$47,110
Oregon $138,210 $133,716 −$34,810
Utah $132,830 $134,356 −$29,430
Montana $103,720 $109,588 −$320
Wyoming $100,130 $108,026 +$3,270

Lawyer in Idaho: FAQ

How much do lawyers make in Idaho?

Lawyers in Idaho earn a median of $103,400 per year ($49.71 per hour), compared with $159,670 nationally.

Does Idaho pay lawyers well?

At $103,400, Idaho pays 35% below the national median for lawyers. An estimated 2,490 work in the state.

Lawyer salary in other states

New York · $207,860 District of Columbia · $195,190 California · $195,080 Massachusetts · $176,680 Delaware · $173,510 Colorado · $168,520 Virginia · $167,210 Connecticut · $163,600 New Jersey · $161,430 Illinois · $160,800 Pennsylvania · $157,180 Minnesota · $155,140

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