Lawyers in Idaho
Is Idaho a good place for you to work as a Lawyer?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Lawyers in Idaho are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Lawyers in Idaho is growing faster than average.
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Lawyers in Idaho earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Lawyers Work in Idaho?
In 2018, there were 2,060 Lawyers working in the state.
There were 1,980 Lawyers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 80 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 6,420 Lawyers working in it, which means Idaho has fewer Lawyers than average.
Job Projections for Idaho
Jobs for Lawyers in this state are growing at a rate of 10.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.2%.
Idaho Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 80 annual job openings, and a total of 1,610 jobs for Idaho Lawyers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 40,700 annual jobs and 857,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Lawyers Make in Idaho?
In 2018 wages for Lawyers ranged from $50,460 to $170,010 with $81,870 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $24.26 to $81.74. The median hourly rate was $39.36.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $38.57 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.79.
The median salary in Idaho is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Idaho Metros for Lawyers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Lawyers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | 1,230 | $89,530 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 190 | $75,220 |
| Coeur d’Alene, ID | 180 | n/a |
| Logan, UT-ID | 140 | n/a |
| Pocatello, ID | 100 | $64,550 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | 40 | $91,230 |
Top States for Lawyers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Lawyers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 82,180 | $152,930 |
| New York | 76,840 | $144,150 |
| Florida | 47,280 | $100,090 |
| Texas | 42,590 | $127,550 |
| District of Columbia | 31,680 | $164,210 |
| Illinois | 31,260 | $126,770 |
| Pennsylvania | 24,980 | $116,860 |
| New Jersey | 21,070 | $119,540 |
| Georgia | 20,080 | $104,940 |
| Massachusetts | 18,420 | $142,100 |
| Ohio | 17,600 | $98,530 |
| Virginia | 15,890 | $127,110 |
| Michigan | 14,550 | $94,990 |
| Colorado | 12,930 | $127,070 |
| North Carolina | 12,560 | $99,400 |
| Maryland | 12,490 | $107,450 |
| Minnesota | 11,270 | $103,630 |
| Washington | 11,000 | $115,500 |
| Missouri | 10,340 | $99,990 |
| Arizona | 9,370 | $111,590 |
Below are the states where Lawyers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $164,210 |
| California | $152,930 |
| New York | $144,150 |
| Massachusetts | $142,100 |
| Connecticut | $129,160 |
| Texas | $127,550 |
| Virginia | $127,110 |
| Colorado | $127,070 |
| Illinois | $126,770 |
| Nevada | $121,740 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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