Lawyers Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $98,990 -34.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.59
10th percentile $60,650
90th percentile $203,240
Employed locally 240
National median $151,160

Compare Lawyers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Southeast Minnesota stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Lawyers
in
Southeast Minnesota
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,650
    25th
    $74,680
    50th (median)
    $98,990
    75th
    $148,700
    90th
    $203,240

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$65,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Southeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Southeast Minnesota is $47.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $109.10 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Southeast Minnesota is 34.5% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $60,650 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,680.