How much does a lawyer make in Rochester?
$129,300a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $62.15 an hour or $10,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.15
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,790Median: $129,300Highest 10%: $314,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,790 | $38.36 | |
| 25th | $100,100 | $48.10 | |
| Median | $129,300 | $62.15 | |
| 75th | $169,000 | $81.26 | |
| 90th | $314,200 | $151.08 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $159,600 |
| Mankato, MN | $130,000 |
| 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 Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $61,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $62.15 ($129,300 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $129,300 against $159,700 nationally, 19% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $155,100, so Rochester pays 17% less.
Where does Rochester rank for lawyer pay?
132 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $314,200 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.