SOC 23-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Paralegals and Legal Assistants — Twin Falls
Twin Falls, ID · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Twin Falls, ID is $46,870 per year, substantially below the national median of $62,890 — a gap of 25.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Twin Falls, ID is $46,870 per year, substantially below the national median of $62,890 — a gap of 25.5%. Half of workers earn between $40,230 and $57,980. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,800 and the ninetieth at $70,490.
Employment stands at 70, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Boise City records the highest median at $53,470. Of the 227 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 134th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,800 | −41.5% |
| 25th | $40,230 | −36.0% |
| Median (50th) | $46,870 | −25.5% |
| 75th | $57,980 | −7.8% |
| 90th | $70,490 | +12.1% |
| Mean | $52,360 | −16.7% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $53,470 | 1,140 | |
| 2 | Coeur d'Alene | $50,140 | 230 | |
| 3 | Lewiston | $50,040 | 60 | |
| 4 | Pocatello | $46,670 | 70 | |
| 5 | Idaho Falls | $46,640 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Twin Falls run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $46,870 goes as far as $49,079 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,079US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,870 a year, 25.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,800 to $70,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 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 Twin Falls, ID?
The median annual wage is $46,870, or $22.53 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 Twin Falls, ID is 25.5% 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 $70,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,800 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 70 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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