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How Much Should I Charge as a Lawyer in Idaho?

Updated March 2026

Average hourly rates for lawyers, non-lawyers, and law firms in Idaho is based on aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals across the U.S. This data is updated annually and published with additional research and analysis in Clio’s Legal Trends Report.

Key takeaways

  • As of 2025, the average hourly rate for a lawyer in Idaho is $305, compared to $349 in the US. Based on practice area, rates in Idaho can range from $202 to $599.
  • As of 2025, the average hourly rate for non-lawyers in Idaho is $153, compared to $187 in the US. Based on practice area, non-lawyer rates in Idaho can range from $116 to $314.
  • The average hourly rate that law firms charge in Idaho is $271 (compared to $311 in the US), which is a blended rate that takes into account both lawyer and non-lawyer rates. Based on the practice area, how much law firms charge in Idaho can range from $136 to $432.

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Hourly rates for legal services in Idaho

Compare average hourly rates for lawyers, non-lawyers, and law firms in Idaho. “Non-lawyer” rates refer to non-licensed legal professionals like paralegals and other firm administrative staff. “Law firm” rates are a blended average of lawyer and non-lawyer rates.


Average lawyer hourly rates
Average non-lawyer hourly rates
Average law firm hourly rates
State average $305 $153 $271
High $492 $237 $456
Low $196 $118 $186
Industry average $349 $187 $311

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Hourly rates for legal services by practice area in Idaho

In Idaho, hourly rates differ based on the types of services and practice areas offered by lawyers and their law firms


Practice area
Average lawyer hourly rate
Administrative$204
Appellate$251
Bankruptcy$599
Business$331
Civil Litigation$310
Civil Rights and Constitutional Law$328
Collections$281
Commercial Sale of Goods$435
Construction$356
Contracts$274
Corporate$324
Criminal$286
Elder Law$300
Employment Labor$258
Family$303
Government$345
Immigration$231
Insurance$286
Intellectual PropertyCurrently unavailable
Juvenile$239
Mediation and Arbitration$306
Medical MalpracticeCurrently unavailable
Other$276
Personal Injury$260
Real Estate$360
Small ClaimsCurrently unavailable
Tax$412
Traffic OffensesCurrently unavailable
Trusts$328
Wills and Estates$311
Worker's Compensation$202

Key performance indicators in Idaho

Key performance indicators (KPIs) offer valuable insights into a firm’s performance in Idaho. This information helps lawyers understand how they and their employees are contributing to revenue generation, and can be instrumental in identifying areas for continuous improvement.


Utilization rate
Realization rate
Collection rate
What is it? How many hours individual lawyers put towards revenue-generating work. How much revenue-generating work is billed to a client after discounts or canceled fees. How much invoiced work gets paid to a law firm.
Idaho average 39% 95% 94%
U.S. average 38% 88% 92%

Historical hourly rates in Idaho


Year
Average lawyer hourly rate
Average non-lawyer hourly rate
Average law firm hourly rate
2025$305$153$271
2024$267$141$249
2023$233$121$218
2022$235$125$219
2021$227$117$213

Adjusted hourly rates in Idaho

In addition to hourly rates, cost of living standards in Idaho can affect overall purchasing power. Adjusted hourly rates take into account average consumer prices, and are calculated as follows.


Year
Adjusted lawyer hourly rate
Adjusted non-lawyer hourly rate
Adjusted law firm hourly rate
2025$334$168$297
2024$291$153$271
2023$254$132$238
2022$251$134$234
2021$244$126$228

Frequently asked questions

What is the hourly rate of a lawyer in Idaho?

The hourly rate for a lawyer in Idaho is between $202 and $599 per hour, with the average being $305.

How much does a family lawyer charge in Idaho?

The average hourly rate for a family lawyer in Idaho is $303 per hour.

How much does a civil litigation lawyer charge in Idaho?

The average hourly rate for a civil litigation lawyer in Idaho is $310 per hour.

How much does a criminal lawyer charge in Idaho?

The average hourly rate for a criminal lawyer in Idaho is $286 per hour.

What is the highest paid type of lawyer in Idaho?

Bankruptcy attorneys are the highest paid type of lawyer in Idaho, earning $599 per hour on average.

What is the lowest paid type of lawyer in Idaho?

Worker's Compensation attorneys are the lowest paid type of lawyer in Idaho, earning $202 per hour on average.

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About the Legal Trends Report

The Legal Trends Report, published by Clio, provides information on the most important issues faced within the legal profession. By analyzing aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals in the U.S., supported by extensive survey research, this report offers unique insights into law firm efficiencies, hourly rates, and other key metrics for success.

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