Lawyers pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for lawyers is $74.59 an hour ($155,140 a year). About 12,380 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). Minnesota ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.37 | $79,820 |
| 25% of workers | $51.55 | $107,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $74.59 | $155,140 |
| 75% of workers | $104.06 | $216,440 |
| 90% of workers | $164.02 | $341,170 |
Lawyers pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $159,620 | 10,160 |
| Mankato | $130,020 | 140 |
| Rochester | $129,270 | 210 |
| Duluth | $129,120 | 260 |
| St. Cloud | $118,860 | 300 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $195,670 |
| Compliance Officers | $85,920 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $78,350 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $100,760 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $83,280 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $190,110 |
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