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Lawyers in North Dakota earned a median of $106,880 a year ($51.39 an hour) in May 2025, 33% below the national median of $159,670; 1,050 were employed there, ranking #42 of 53 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $106,880 | $159,670 |
| Mean annual wage | $128,680 | $185,840 |
| Median hourly wage | $51.39 | $76.76 |
| 10th percentile | $70,500 | $78,360 |
| 25th percentile | $92,510 | $102,990 |
| 75th percentile | $137,380 | $221,370 |
| 90th percentile | $194,840 | $351,600 |
| Employment | 1,050 | 754,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.44 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.50 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.