Lawyers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $105,380 -30.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.66
10th percentile $79,360
90th percentile $186,230
Employed locally 290
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,360
    25th
    $98,190
    50th (median)
    $105,380
    75th
    $131,220
    90th
    $186,230

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 125% Median Lawyers salary is 25% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $191,880
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $173,410
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $161,420
    Midland, TX $161,200

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $61,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Bismarck, ND is $50.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.79 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Bismarck, ND is 30.3% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $79,360 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,190.