How much does a court make in Minnesota?
$56,520a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Minnesota. That is $27.17 an hour or $4,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.17
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,340Median: $56,520Highest 10%: $75,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,340 | $22.28 | |
| 25th | $50,500 | $24.28 | |
| Median | $56,520 | $27.17 | |
| 75th | $64,470 | $31.00 | |
| 90th | $75,950 | $36.51 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $57,180 |
| Mankato, MN | $56,940 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $56,410 |
| Duluth, MN | $56,220 |
| Rochester, MN | $55,450 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $53,880 |
| Fargo, ND | $49,090 |
| La Crosse, WI | $48,960 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $47,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 7. Connecticut | $60,480 |
| 8. Maryland | $58,380 |
| 9. Nevada | $56,680 |
| 10. Minnesota | $56,520 |
| 11. Alaska | $54,270 |
| 12. North Dakota | $53,850 |
| 13. New Jersey | $53,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $27.17 ($56,520 a year).
Do courts make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $56,520 against $48,700 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for court pay?
Minnesota ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays courts the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $57,180 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.