Lawyers Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $102,370 -32.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.22
10th percentile $47,990
90th percentile $226,350
Employed locally 140
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,990
    25th
    $59,430
    50th (median)
    $102,370
    75th
    $135,520
    90th
    $226,350

    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 Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $52,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Southwest Montana is $49.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.96 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Southwest Montana is 32.3% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $47,990 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,430.