Lawyers Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Minnesota
Lawyers in Minnesota earn a median salary of $112,761 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -25.4% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 12,490 lawyers are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $86,960 to $150,110 depending on location.
$112,761
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$150,110
Highest paying metro
$86,960
Lowest paying metro
12,490
Employed in Minnesota
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inLawyers salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $150,110 | $102,590 | $206,540 | 10,650 |
| Mankato, MN | $126,450 | $76,110 | $157,890 | 130 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $118,860 | $79,360 | $161,780 | 300 |
| Rochester, MN | $118,300 | $80,590 | $157,890 | 230 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $115,840 | $83,640 | $157,150 | 280 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $103,180 | $70,530 | $134,170 | 400 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $98,990 | $74,680 | $148,700 | 240 |
| Northeast Minnesota | $96,160 | $72,380 | $125,880 | 60 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $86,960 | $68,680 | $119,710 | 200 |