How much does a lawyer make in Montana?
$103,700a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Montana. That is $49.87 an hour or $8,643 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.87
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,090Median: $103,700Highest 10%: $179,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,090 | $29.85 | |
| 25th | $84,180 | $40.47 | |
| Median | $103,700 | $49.87 | |
| 75th | $133,700 | $64.26 | |
| 90th | $179,600 | $86.36 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Helena, MT | $108,400 |
| Bozeman, MT | $106,800 |
| Great Falls, MT | $106,500 |
| Billings, MT | $104,200 |
| Missoula, MT | $100,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 40. North Dakota | $106,900 |
| 41. Kansas | $106,700 |
| 42. Louisiana | $104,100 |
| 43. Montana | $103,700 |
| 44. Idaho | $103,400 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $103,100 |
| 46. West Virginia | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $49.87 ($103,700 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $103,700 against $159,700 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Montana rank for lawyer pay?
Montana ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays lawyers the most?
Helena, MT, with a median of $108,400 a year.
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.