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How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Idaho?

$49,690a year

Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Idaho. That is $23.89 an hour or $4,141 a month.

Hourly
$23.89
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among states
47 of 51
Jobs in the state
2,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,930Median: $49,690Highest 10%: $75,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,930$17.75
25th$43,990$21.15
Median$49,690$23.89
75th$62,540$30.07
90th$75,420$36.26

Cities in Idaho

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Boise City, ID$53,470
Coeur d'Alene, ID$50,140
Lewiston, ID$50,040
Twin Falls, ID$46,870
Pocatello, ID$46,670
Idaho Falls, ID$46,640
Logan, UT$46,290
Salaries for every job in Idaho

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.

44. Iowa$54,550
45. South Carolina$53,880
46. Oklahoma$53,170
47. Idaho$49,690
48. Wyoming$49,490
49. Arkansas$47,420
50. Alabama$47,260
Paralegal and Legal Assistant salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Idaho?

The median hourly pay in Idaho is $23.89 ($49,690 a year).

Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Idaho than the national average?

No: $49,690 against $62,890 nationally, 21% less.

Where does Idaho rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?

Idaho ranks 47 of 51 states.

Which city in Idaho pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?

Boise City, ID, with a median of $53,470 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.