Lawyers Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $93,920 -37.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.15
10th percentile $59,650
90th percentile $163,450
Employed locally 120
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,650
    25th
    $74,990
    50th (median)
    $93,920
    75th
    $102,820
    90th
    $163,450

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 142% Median Lawyers salary is 42% 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
    Bozeman, MT $99,990
    Missoula, MT $99,490
    Sumter, SC $96,820

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $52,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Great Falls, MT is $45.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.25 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Great Falls, MT is 37.9% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $59,650 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,990.