SOC 23-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Lawyers — Twin Falls
Twin Falls, ID · 5 metro areas compared
At $105,240, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Lawyers, 34.1% beneath the national figure of $159,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $105,240, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Lawyers, 34.1% beneath the national figure of $159,670. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $77,910 and $136,780. The lowest tenth earn under $37,570, while the highest tenth earn more than $157,710.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.40 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Boise City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $109,780. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 14th of 227 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,570 | −76.5% |
| 25th | $77,910 | −51.2% |
| Median (50th) | $105,240 | −34.1% |
| 75th | $136,780 | −14.3% |
| 90th | $157,710 | −1.2% |
| Mean | $111,210 | −30.4% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $109,780 | 1,250 | |
| 2 | Coeur d'Alene | $105,920 | 270 | |
| 3 | Lewiston | $97,020 | 50 | |
| 4 | Idaho Falls | $95,300 | 190 | |
| 5 | Pocatello | $92,280 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Twin Falls run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $105,240 goes as far as $110,199 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$105,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$110,199US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $105,240 a year, 34.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,570 to $157,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $109,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Lawyers in Twin Falls, ID?
The median annual wage is $105,240, or $50.60 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $159,670, so pay in Twin Falls, ID is 34.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Twin Falls, ID earns more than $157,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,570 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boise City, at $109,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Twin Falls, ID. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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