Lawyer Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$74.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $107,959/year ($8,997/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $107,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $155,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $216,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $341,170 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,380 Lawyer jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Lawyer salary of $155,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $107,959 — an effective tax rate of 30.4%.
| Gross (median) | $155,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$25,968 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,868 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$9,345 |
| Take-home (annual) | $107,959 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,997 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Minnesota?
- The median Lawyer salary in Minnesota is $155,140 per year ($74.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $107,220 and $216,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $155,140, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $107,959 per year ($8,997 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.4%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 12,380 Lawyer jobs in Minnesota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Minnesota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Minnesota.