How much does a lawyer make in Wisconsin?
$126,800a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Wisconsin. That is $60.94 an hour or $10,560 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.94
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,010Median: $126,800Highest 10%: $362,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,010 | $36.54 | |
| 25th | $94,890 | $45.62 | |
| Median | $126,800 | $60.94 | |
| 75th | $198,300 | $95.32 | |
| 90th | $362,000 | $174.06 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $159,600 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $131,100 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 29. North Carolina | $127,700 |
| 30. Vermont | $127,300 |
| 31. Indiana | $126,900 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $126,800 |
| 33. Hawaii | $125,000 |
| 34. Iowa | $123,600 |
| 35. New Hampshire | $120,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $60.94 ($126,800 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $126,800 against $159,700 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for lawyer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays lawyers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $159,600 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.