SOC 23-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paralegals and Legal Assistants — Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, ID · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $50,140 a year, trailing the national median of $62,890 by 20.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $50,140 a year, trailing the national median of $62,890 by 20.3%. Half of workers earn between $45,950 and $60,270. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,220 and the ninetieth at $80,200.
The area has 230 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.2 of every thousand jobs. Boise City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $53,470. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 149th of 255 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,220 | −37.6% |
| 25th | $45,950 | −26.9% |
| Median (50th) | $50,140 | −20.3% |
| 75th | $60,270 | −4.2% |
| 90th | $80,200 | +27.5% |
| Mean | $56,820 | −9.7% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $53,470 | 1,140 | |
| 2 | Lewiston | $50,040 | 60 | |
| 3 | Twin Falls | $46,870 | 70 | |
| 4 | Pocatello | $46,670 | 70 | |
| 5 | Idaho Falls | $46,640 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Coeur d'Alene run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $50,140 goes as far as $52,503 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,503US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,140 a year, 20.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,220 to $80,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $53,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The median annual wage is $50,140, or $24.11 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 $62,890, so pay in Coeur d'Alene, ID is 20.3% 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 Coeur d'Alene, ID earns more than $80,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,220 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 $53,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 230 jobs in this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, 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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