Lawyers pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $246,800 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Duluth earn between $95,000 and $173,010.
- $65K10th
- $95K25th
- $129KMedian
- $173K75th
- $247K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $151,310 | $12,609 | $72.75 |
| Median | $129,120 | $10,760 | $62.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $95,000 | $7,917 | $45.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $173,010 | $14,418 | $83.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Lawyers in Duluth earn 13% less than the Minnesota average ($174,300) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $151,310 | $129,120 | $65,470 | $246,800 | 260 |
| Minnesota | $174,300 | $155,140 | $79,820 | $341,170 | 12,380 |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lawyers salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $151,310, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $105,642 a year, or $8,803 a month and $4,063 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $107,308 | $8,942 |
| Working in MN | $105,642 | $8,803 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $151,310 buys what about $170,456 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 3rd of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($183,110).
- Minneapolis$183,110
- Rochester$154,200
- Duluth$151,310
- St. Cloud$134,660
- Mankato$133,570
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in Duluth: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Duluth?
$72.75 an hour on average, and $62.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $95,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Duluth?
About $105,642 a year ($8,803 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $151,310. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do lawyers earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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