Lawyers Salary in Billings, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Billings, MT

Median annual salary $100,750 -33.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.44
10th percentile $57,280
90th percentile $187,750
Employed locally 400
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,280
    25th
    $73,950
    50th (median)
    $100,750
    75th
    $130,980
    90th
    $187,750

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 135% Median Lawyers salary is 35% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $107,480
    Helena, MT $103,060
    Bozeman, MT $99,990
    Missoula, MT $99,490
    Sumter, SC $96,820
    Great Falls, MT $93,920

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$56,900
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$64,020
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$54,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Billings?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Billings, MT is $48.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.55 or more per hour.

    Is Billings above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Billings, MT is 33.3% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Billings?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $57,280 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,950.