How much does a lawyer make in Madison?
$124,100a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $59.68 an hour or $10,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.68
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 181 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 1,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,040Median: $124,100Highest 10%: $365,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,040 | $37.04 | |
| 25th | $99,020 | $47.61 | |
| Median | $124,100 | $59.68 | |
| 75th | $171,300 | $82.36 | |
| 90th | $365,500 | $175.73 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $159,600 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $131,100 |
| Duluth, MN | $129,100 |
| Appleton, WI | $126,400 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $121,700 |
| Green Bay, WI | $119,400 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $116,300 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $115,800 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $115,300 |
| Janesville, WI | $110,400 |
| Kenosha, WI | $108,400 |
| Racine, WI | $106,900 |
| Wausau, WI | $106,300 |
| La Crosse, WI | $104,900 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Legal Support Worker | $65,960 |
| Arbitrator | $63,940 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $60,800 |
| Title Examiner | $51,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $59.68 ($124,100 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $124,100 against $159,700 nationally, 22% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $126,800, so Madison pays 2% less.
Where does Madison rank for lawyer pay?
181 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $365,500 or more.
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.