How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Milwaukee?
$60,340a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $29.01 an hour or $5,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.01
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 119 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 1,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,130Median: $60,340Highest 10%: $87,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| 25th | $48,550 | $23.34 | |
| Median | $60,340 | $29.01 | |
| 75th | $76,650 | $36.85 | |
| 90th | $87,290 | $41.97 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $76,220 |
| Madison, WI | $60,800 |
| Duluth, MN | $57,790 |
| Appleton, WI | $57,450 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $56,780 |
| Kenosha, WI | $54,940 |
| Racine, WI | $52,000 |
| Green Bay, WI | $51,520 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $51,410 |
| Janesville, WI | $50,780 |
| La Crosse, WI | $49,720 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $49,050 |
| Wausau, WI | $45,590 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $131,100 |
| Arbitrator | $105,400 |
| Legal Support Worker | $66,160 |
| Title Examiner | $50,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $29.01 ($60,340 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $60,340 against $62,890 nationally, 4% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $58,500, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
119 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,290 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.