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Lawyers average salary by city in Montana
- Billings$122,350
- Bozeman$117,010
- Helena$115,170
- Missoula$114,210
- Great Falls$109,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | $122,350 | $104,150 | $90,370 | $89,340 | 94 |
| Bozeman | $117,010 | $106,760 | $85,210 | $85,896 | 103 |
| Helena | $115,170 | $108,410 | $97,960 | $84,706 | 96 |
| Missoula | $114,210 | $100,490 | $89,190 | $84,085 | 96 |
| Great Falls | $109,690 | $106,450 | $80,170 | $81,160 | 97 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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