verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Paralegal Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$49,690/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.89/hr
▼ 21% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
2,030
public U.S. Median
$62,890
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$52,035 #51 of 51

Paralegal pay in Idaho, explained

Paralegals in Idaho earn a median of $49,690 per year ($23.89 per hour), which is 21% below the national median of $62,890. Entry-level workers earn around $36,930, while the most experienced paralegals reach about $75,420. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $49,690 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $49,690 is worth about $52,035 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #51 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Paralegal pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,930
$17.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,690
$23.89/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$75,420
$36.26/hr

Paralegal pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $49,690 $52,035
Washington $79,400 $74,197 −$29,710
Nevada $64,680 $64,694 −$14,990
Utah $63,220 $63,946 −$13,530
Oregon $61,490 $59,491 −$11,800
Montana $57,290 $60,531 −$7,600
Wyoming $49,490 $53,392 +$200

Paralegal in Idaho: FAQ

How much do paralegals make in Idaho?

Paralegals in Idaho earn a median of $49,690 per year ($23.89 per hour), compared with $62,890 nationally.

Does Idaho pay paralegals well?

At $49,690, Idaho pays 21% below the national median for paralegals. An estimated 2,030 work in the state.

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