Lawyers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $126,450 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $60.79
10th percentile $64,830
90th percentile $202,320
Employed locally 130
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,830
    25th
    $76,110
    50th (median)
    $126,450
    75th
    $157,890
    90th
    $202,320

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 169% Median Lawyers salary is 69% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $150,110
    Duluth, MN-WI $118,860
    Rochester, MN $118,300
    St. Cloud, MN $115,840
    Fargo, ND-MN $103,320
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $101,210

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$61,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Mankato, MN is $60.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.24 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Mankato, MN is 16.3% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Mankato?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $64,830 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,110.