Lawyers pay range in Mankato
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $204,340 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Mankato earn between $90,580 and $157,890.
- $66K10th
- $91K25th
- $130KMedian
- $158K75th
- $204K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $133,570 | $11,131 | $64.22 |
| Median | $130,020 | $10,835 | $62.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $90,580 | $7,548 | $43.55 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $157,890 | $13,158 | $75.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Mankato vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Lawyers in Mankato earn 23% less than the Minnesota average ($174,300) and 28% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato | $133,570 | $130,020 | $65,560 | $204,340 | 140 |
| 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 Mankato
On the average salary of $133,570, a single filer in Mankato takes home about $94,909 a year, or $7,909 a month and $3,650 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross 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.
Is Mankato a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Mankato area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $133,570 buys what about $146,853 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Mankato ($49,530). A typical home costs $309,967, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Minnesota cities
Mankato ranks 5th 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 Mankato: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Mankato?
$64.21 an hour on average, and $62.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Mankato?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $90,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Mankato?
About $94,909 a year ($7,909 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $133,570. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do lawyers earn more in Mankato than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% 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 Mankato, MN (31860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
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