How much does a lawyer make in Milwaukee?
$131,100a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $63.03 an hour or $10,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.03
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 112 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 4,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,970Median: $131,100Highest 10%: $436,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,970 | $37.97 | |
| 25th | $98,010 | $47.12 | |
| Median | $131,100 | $63.03 | |
| 75th | $222,300 | $106.89 | |
| 90th | $436,100 | $209.67 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $159,600 |
| Duluth, MN | $129,100 |
| Appleton, WI | $126,400 |
| Madison, WI | $124,100 |
| 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 Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Arbitrator | $105,400 |
| Legal Support Worker | $66,160 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $60,340 |
| Title Examiner | $50,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $63.03 ($131,100 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $131,100 against $159,700 nationally, 18% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $126,800, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for lawyer pay?
112 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $436,100 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.