Lawyers Salary in North Dakota
Lawyers in North Dakota earn a median of $106,880 a year, −33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $106,880
- vs. U.S. median
- −33% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,500; the top 10% earn over $194,840. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near North Dakota
Similar jobs in North Dakota
- Labor Relations Specialists$101,220 median in North Dakota
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$171,100 median in North Dakota
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$79,440 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$70,480 median in North Dakota
- Compliance Managers$126,440 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Management Analysts$90,220 median in North Dakota
Lawyers pay in North Dakota
How much do lawyers make in North Dakota?
The median is $106,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,500 and the top 10% earn over $194,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−33% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.