Lawyers pay in North Dakota
In North Dakota, the median pay for lawyers is $51.39 an hour ($106,880 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.
That is 33% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). North Dakota ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in North Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.90 | $70,500 |
| 25% of workers | $44.47 | $92,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.39 | $106,880 |
| 75% of workers | $66.05 | $137,380 |
| 90% of workers | $93.67 | $194,840 |
Lawyers pay in North Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minot | $114,180 | 70 |
| Fargo | $111,090 | 410 |
| Bismarck | $109,010 | 290 |
| Grand Forks | $104,210 | 90 |
North Dakota unemployment rate: 2.2% (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 | $79,440 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $65,460 |
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