Lawyers Salary in Montana
Lawyers in Montana earn a median of $103,720 a year, −35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $103,720
- vs. U.S. median
- −35% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,380
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,090; the top 10% earn over $179,620. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Montana
Similar jobs in Montana
- Labor Relations Specialists$70,360 median in Montana
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$83,910 median in Montana
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$84,630 median in Montana
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$66,660 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$75,290 median in Montana
- Compliance Managers$110,470 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Montana
How much do lawyers make in Montana?
The median is $103,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,090 and the top 10% earn over $179,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−35% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.