Lawyers Salary in Minnesota
Lawyers in Minnesota earn a median of $155,140 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $155,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,380
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,820; the top 10% earn over $341,170. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Minnesota
Similar jobs in Minnesota
- Labor Relations Specialists$100,760 median in Minnesota
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$126,360 median in Minnesota
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$190,110 median in Minnesota
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$85,920 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$78,770 median in Minnesota
- Compliance Managers$152,600 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Minnesota
How much do lawyers make in Minnesota?
The median is $155,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,820 and the top 10% earn over $341,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.