Lawyers Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $86,960 -42.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.81
10th percentile $54,530
90th percentile $173,700
Employed locally 200
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,530
    25th
    $68,680
    50th (median)
    $86,960
    75th
    $119,710
    90th
    $173,700

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$60,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Southwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Southwest Minnesota is $41.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.01 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Minnesota above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Southwest Minnesota is 42.5% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $54,530 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,680.