Lawyer Salary in North Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 23-1011 Lawyers
Median in North Dakota
$106,880
$51.39 an hour
10th percentile
$70,500
90th percentile
$194,840
Jobs (wage & salary)
1,050
The median annual wage for lawyers in North Dakota was $106,880 in May 2025, $52,790 (33%) below the national median of $159,670.
The middle half earned between $92,510 (25th percentile) and $137,380 (75th percentile).
North Dakota ranks 40 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 North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,500 | $33.90 |
| 25th | $92,510 | $44.47 |
| 50th (median) | $106,880 | $51.39 |
| 75th | $137,380 | $66.05 |
| 90th | $194,840 | $93.67 |
| Mean (average) | $128,680 | $61.87 |
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.