Lawyers Salary in Rochester, MN

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

Median annual salary $118,300 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $56.88
10th percentile $62,310
90th percentile —
Employed locally 230
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,310
    25th
    $80,590
    50th (median)
    $118,300
    75th
    $157,890

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 132% Median Lawyers salary is 32% 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
    Mankato, MN $126,450
    Duluth, MN-WI $118,860
    St. Cloud, MN $115,840
    Fargo, ND-MN $103,320
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $101,210

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $64,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Rochester, MN is $56.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $151.08 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Rochester, MN is 21.7% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $62,310 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,590.