Lawyers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Lawyers *
U S |
$47.14 | $67.77 | $104.33 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$48.55 | $68.58 | $101.53 |
Central Minnesota |
$40.27 | $51.43 | $68.91 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$40.23 | $49.18 | $67.23 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$39.87 | $48.62 | $61.82 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$40.87 | $51.93 | $74.40 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$38.20 | $49.68 | $58.97 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$51.56 | $76.16 | $109.33 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 10,750 workers employed in this large career.
Where do Lawyers most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
- Administrative and Support Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 7,619 new Lawyers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 804,200 | 875,700 | 71,500 | 8.9% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 13,518 | 14,629 | 1,111 | 8.2% |
| Central Minnesota | 818 | 879 | 61 | 7.5% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 430 | 457 | 27 | 6.3% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 661 | 695 | 34 | 5.1% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 592 | 627 | 35 | 5.9% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 380 | 403 | 23 | 6.1% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 10,924 | 11,851 | 927 | 8.5% |
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