Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Wisconsin
Ranked #35 of 51 · WI
12.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,270 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $58,500
Employment 4,780
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,220P25 $47,690 Median $58,500P75 $71,130P90 $86,210
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in Wisconsin earn between $45,220 and $86,210. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paralegals and legal assistants salary in Wisconsin is $61,270, about 12.1% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $60,800 | $63,100 | 850 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $60,340 | $64,370 | 1,880 |
| Appleton, WI | $57,450 | $57,370 | 180 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $56,780 | $59,680 | 120 |
| Kenosha, WI | $54,940 | $58,540 | 110 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $53,470 | $59,360 | 90 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $53,360 | $56,660 | 150 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $52,000 | $56,310 | 130 |