Lawyers
Draw up legal documents and represent clients in legal proceedings.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Well above the statewide median $68.58 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Above statewide average
Growth rate: 8.9% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Graduate degree (any type) is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Assistant Counsel Partner Attorney See more job title examples |
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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 | $74.4 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$38.2 | $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 10750 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
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