salary$111,090 a year$53 an hour · median pay in the Fargo, ND-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$70,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$202,750per year
Jobs in the area410people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Fargo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,080 a month takes 11.7% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Fargo, ND?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Fargo, ND-MN area is $111,090 a year ($53 an hour). Most earn between $70,180 and $202,750.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Fargo?
Typical rent of $1,080 a month takes 11.7% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Fargo, ND-MN metro area.