Lawyers Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $103,180 -31.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.61
10th percentile $59,600
90th percentile $163,210
Employed locally 400
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,600
    25th
    $70,530
    50th (median)
    $103,180
    75th
    $134,170
    90th
    $163,210

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$60,150
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$49,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Northwest Minnesota is $49.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.28 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Northwest Minnesota is 31.7% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $59,600 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,530.