How much does a lawyer make in Minneapolis?
$159,600a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $76.74 an hour or $13,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.74
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 10,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,810Median: $159,600Highest 10%: $352,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,810 | $41.25 | |
| 25th | $116,900 | $56.18 | |
| Median | $159,600 | $76.74 | |
| 75th | $219,700 | $105.63 | |
| 90th | $352,200 | $169.33 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Mankato, MN | $130,000 |
| Rochester, MN | $129,300 |
| Duluth, MN | $129,100 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $118,900 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $112,300 |
| Fargo, ND | $111,100 |
| La Crosse, WI | $104,900 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $104,200 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $186,600 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $126,400 |
| Legal Support Worker | $84,070 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $76,220 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $69,200 |
| Title Examiner | $58,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $76.74 ($159,600 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $159,600 against $159,700 nationally, 0% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $155,100, so Minneapolis pays 3% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for lawyer pay?
34 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $352,200 or more.
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.