How much does a lawyer make in Helena?
$108,400a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Helena, MT metro area. That is $52.12 an hour or $9,034 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.12
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 249 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,890Median: $108,400Highest 10%: $156,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,890 | $32.64 | |
| 25th | $97,960 | $47.10 | |
| Median | $108,400 | $52.12 | |
| 75th | $138,300 | $66.50 | |
| 90th | $156,600 | $75.31 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Bozeman, MT | $106,800 |
| Great Falls, MT | $106,500 |
| Billings, MT | $104,200 |
| Missoula, MT | $100,500 |
Related jobs in Helena
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $64,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Helena?
The median hourly pay in the Helena, MT metro area is $52.12 ($108,400 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Helena than the national average?
No: $108,400 against $159,700 nationally, 32% less.
How does Helena compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $103,700, so Helena pays 5% more.
Where does Helena rank for lawyer pay?
249 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $156,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.