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Lawyer Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$51.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $83,195/year ($6,933/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $70,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $92,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $137,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $194,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,050 Lawyer jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Lawyer salary of $106,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $83,195 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $106,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,684 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,176 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$825 |
| Take-home (annual) | $83,195 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,933 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in North Dakota?
- The median Lawyer salary in North Dakota is $106,880 per year ($51.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $92,510 and $137,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $106,880, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $83,195 per year ($6,933 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 1,050 Lawyer jobs in North Dakota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified North Dakota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for North Dakota.