Lawyers Salary in Wisconsin
Ranked #18 of 51 · WI
7.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $171,200 ≈ $82/hr
Median annual salary $126,760
Employment 9,160
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $76,010P25 $94,890 Median $126,760P75 $198,270P90 $362,040
About 80% of lawyerss in Wisconsin earn between $76,010 and $362,040. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lawyers salary in Wisconsin is $171,200, about 7.9% below the U.S. average ($185,840). That works out to roughly $82/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $131,100 | $187,570 | 4,040 |
| Appleton, WI | $126,390 | $164,010 | 250 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $126,290 | $148,220 | 360 |
| Madison, WI | $124,130 | $163,780 | 1,860 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $121,720 | $147,690 | 60 |
| Green Bay, WI | $119,370 | $163,010 | 310 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $116,320 | $155,420 | 170 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $115,770 | $179,280 | 80 |