Lawyers pay range in Lewiston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $219,820 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Lewiston earn between $79,280 and $139,510.
- $68K10th
- $79K25th
- $97KMedian
- $140K75th
- $220K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $123,060 | $10,255 | $59.16 |
| Median | $97,020 | $8,085 | $46.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,280 | $6,607 | $38.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $139,510 | $11,626 | $67.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Lewiston vs. Idaho and the U.S.
Lawyers in Lewiston earn about the same as the Idaho average ($125,070) and 34% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -39% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $123,060 | $97,020 | $68,400 | $219,820 | 50 |
| Idaho | $125,070 | $103,400 | $50,730 | $216,660 | 2,490 |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lawyers salary after taxes in Lewiston
On the average salary of $123,060, a single filer in Lewiston takes home about $89,964 a year, or $7,497 a month and $3,460 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Lewiston, ID-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $95,378 | $7,948 |
| Working in ID | $89,964 | $7,497 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Is Lewiston a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lewiston area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $123,060 buys what about $134,993 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Lewiston ($48,300). A typical home costs $376,787, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Idaho cities
Lewiston ranks 3rd of 6 Idaho metro areas for this job; Boise pays the most ($138,660).
- Boise$138,660
- Coeur d'Alene$131,240
- Lewiston$123,060
- Pocatello$112,000
- Twin Falls$111,210
- Idaho Falls$110,970
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in Lewiston: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Lewiston?
$59.16 an hour on average, and $46.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Lewiston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Lewiston?
About $89,964 a year ($7,497 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $123,060. Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Do lawyers earn more in Lewiston than elsewhere?
The average here is 34% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011; area Lewiston, ID-WA (30300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.39, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.39).
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