Lawyers Salary in Bozeman, MT

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

Median annual salary $99,990 -33.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.07
10th percentile $49,130
90th percentile —
Employed locally 290
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,130
    25th
    $64,470
    50th (median)
    $99,990
    75th
    $126,630

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 114% Median Lawyers salary is 14% 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
    Billings, MT $100,750
    Missoula, MT $99,490
    Sumter, SC $96,820
    Great Falls, MT $93,920

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $56,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Bozeman, MT is $48.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.48 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Bozeman, MT is 33.9% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $49,130 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,470.