How much does a court make in Wisconsin?
$51,920a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Wisconsin. That is $24.96 an hour or $4,327 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.96
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,100Median: $51,920Highest 10%: $75,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,100 | $21.20 | |
| 25th | $47,210 | $22.70 | |
| Median | $51,920 | $24.96 | |
| 75th | $60,120 | $28.90 | |
| 90th | $75,390 | $36.25 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Madison, WI | $75,990 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $58,370 |
| Janesville, WI | $57,790 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $57,180 |
| Duluth, MN | $56,220 |
| Appleton, WI | $54,120 |
| Kenosha, WI | $52,130 |
| Green Bay, WI | $51,810 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $50,520 |
| La Crosse, WI | $48,960 |
| Racine, WI | $47,150 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $47,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 13. New Jersey | $53,700 |
| 14. New York | $53,500 |
| 15. Vermont | $53,000 |
| 16. Wisconsin | $51,920 |
| 17. Hawaii | $51,890 |
| 18. Utah | $51,130 |
| 19. Colorado | $50,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $24.96 ($51,920 a year).
Do courts make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $51,920 against $48,700 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for court pay?
Wisconsin ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays courts the most?
Madison, WI, with a median of $75,990 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.