How much does a lawyer make in St. Cloud?
$118,900a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the St. Cloud, MN metro area. That is $57.14 an hour or $9,905 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.14
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 209 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,400Median: $118,900Highest 10%: $212,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,400 | $32.88 | |
| 25th | $89,770 | $43.16 | |
| Median | $118,900 | $57.14 | |
| 75th | $161,700 | $77.72 | |
| 90th | $212,100 | $101.97 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $159,600 |
| Mankato, MN | $130,000 |
| Rochester, MN | $129,300 |
| Duluth, MN | $129,100 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $112,300 |
| Fargo, ND | $111,100 |
| La Crosse, WI | $104,900 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $104,200 |
Related jobs in St. Cloud
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $59,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in St. Cloud?
The median hourly pay in the St. Cloud, MN metro area is $57.14 ($118,900 a year).
Do lawyers make more in St. Cloud than the national average?
No: $118,900 against $159,700 nationally, 26% less.
How does St. Cloud compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $155,100, so St. Cloud pays 23% less.
Where does St. Cloud rank for lawyer pay?
209 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in St. Cloud?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,100 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.