Lawyers Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $96,180 -36.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.24
10th percentile $53,990
90th percentile $154,390
Employed locally 130
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,990
    25th
    $77,490
    50th (median)
    $96,180
    75th
    $123,910
    90th
    $154,390

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Related occupations in Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$44,890
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$45,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Northwestern Idaho is $46.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.12 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Northwestern Idaho is 36.4% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $53,990 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,490.