Lawyer salary in Minnesota
The median annual wage for lawyers in Minnesota is $155,140, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $159,670. Minnesota ranks 12 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$155,140
25th percentile
$107,220
75th percentile
$216,440
90th percentile
$341,170
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Minnesota | 12,380 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Minnesota | $174,300 |
| National median | $159,670 |
| National employment | 754,500 |
Metro areas in Minnesota
- Minneapolis, MN: median $159,620
States with similar pay for lawyers
- Texas: median $154,200
- Washington: median $154,130
- Pennsylvania: median $157,180
- Nevada: median $150,510
- Alaska: median $149,940
- Illinois: median $160,800
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Lawyers" (23-1011), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.