Lawyer Salary in Montana
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 23-1011 Lawyers
Median in Montana
$103,720
$49.87 an hour
10th percentile
$62,090
90th percentile
$179,620
Jobs (wage & salary)
2,380
The median annual wage for lawyers in Montana was $103,720 in May 2025, $55,950 (35%) below the national median of $159,670.
The middle half earned between $84,180 (25th percentile) and $133,660 (75th percentile).
Montana ranks 43 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
Percentiles
Pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,090 | $29.85 |
| 25th | $84,180 | $40.47 |
| 50th (median) | $103,720 | $49.87 |
| 75th | $133,660 | $64.26 |
| 90th | $179,620 | $86.36 |
| Mean (average) | $115,830 | $55.69 |
BLS OEWS May 2025.
Annual = hourly × 2,080.
OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, overtime pay and most bonuses.