Lawyers pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for lawyers is $49.87 an hour ($103,720 a year). About 2,380 people work in this job there.
That is 35% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). Montana ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.85 | $62,090 |
| 25% of workers | $40.47 | $84,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.87 | $103,720 |
| 75% of workers | $64.26 | $133,660 |
| 90% of workers | $86.36 | $179,620 |
Lawyers pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Helena | $108,410 | 410 |
| Bozeman | $106,760 | 200 |
| Great Falls | $106,450 | 140 |
| Billings | $104,150 | 380 |
| Missoula | $100,490 | 490 |
Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $66,660 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $63,860 |
| Chief Executives | $182,340 |
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