How much does a lawyer make in Minnesota?
$155,100a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Minnesota. That is $74.59 an hour or $12,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.59
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,820Median: $155,100Highest 10%: $341,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,820 | $38.38 | |
| 25th | $107,200 | $51.55 | |
| Median | $155,100 | $74.59 | |
| 75th | $216,400 | $104.06 | |
| 90th | $341,200 | $164.02 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $159,600 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 9. New Jersey | $161,400 |
| 10. Illinois | $160,800 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $157,200 |
| 12. Minnesota | $155,100 |
| 13. Texas | $154,200 |
| 14. Washington | $154,100 |
| 15. Nevada | $150,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $74.59 ($155,100 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $155,100 against $159,700 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for lawyer pay?
Minnesota ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays lawyers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $159,600 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.