Lawyers Salary in Minnesota
Ranked #16 of 51 · MN
6.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $174,300 ≈ $84/hr
Median annual salary $155,140
Employment 12,380
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $79,820P25 $107,220 Median $155,140P75 $216,440P90 $341,170
About 80% of lawyerss in Minnesota earn between $79,820 and $341,170. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lawyers salary in Minnesota is $174,300, about 6.2% below the U.S. average ($185,840). That works out to roughly $84/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $159,620 | $183,110 | 10,160 |
| Mankato, MN | $130,020 | $133,570 | 140 |
| Rochester, MN | $129,270 | $154,200 | 210 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $129,120 | $151,310 | 260 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $128,330 | $133,340 | 400 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $118,860 | $134,660 | 300 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $108,130 | $133,240 | 260 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $104,300 | $114,710 | 70 |