Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Idaho
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Idaho earn a median of $49,690 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,690
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,030
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,930; the top 10% earn over $75,420. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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- Private Detectives and Investigators$47,910 median in Idaho
Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Idaho
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Idaho?
The median is $49,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,930 and the top 10% earn over $75,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−21% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.