Lawyers Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,890 -45.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.37
10th percentile $46,740
90th percentile $186,680
Employed locally 210
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,740
    25th
    $62,330
    50th (median)
    $81,890
    75th
    $120,310
    90th
    $186,680

    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

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $49,450
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $49,130
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $60,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in East-Central Montana is $39.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.77 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in East-Central Montana is 45.8% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $46,740 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,330.