How much does a lawyer make in Idaho?
$103,400a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Idaho. That is $49.71 an hour or $8,617 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.71
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,730Median: $103,400Highest 10%: $216,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,730 | $24.39 | |
| 25th | $81,520 | $39.19 | |
| Median | $103,400 | $49.71 | |
| 75th | $139,400 | $67.00 | |
| 90th | $216,700 | $104.16 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boise City, ID | $109,800 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $105,900 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $105,200 |
| Logan, UT | $103,100 |
| Lewiston, ID | $97,020 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $95,300 |
| Pocatello, ID | $92,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 41. Kansas | $106,700 |
| 42. Louisiana | $104,100 |
| 43. Montana | $103,700 |
| 44. Idaho | $103,400 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $103,100 |
| 46. West Virginia | $102,400 |
| 47. South Dakota | $102,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $49.71 ($103,400 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $103,400 against $159,700 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Idaho rank for lawyer pay?
Idaho ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays lawyers the most?
Boise City, ID, with a median of $109,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.