How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Wisconsin?
$58,500a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Wisconsin. That is $28.13 an hour or $4,875 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.13
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,220Median: $58,500Highest 10%: $86,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,220 | $21.74 | |
| 25th | $47,690 | $22.93 | |
| Median | $58,500 | $28.13 | |
| 75th | $71,130 | $34.20 | |
| 90th | $86,210 | $41.45 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $76,220 |
| Madison, WI | $60,800 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $60,340 |
| 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 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $47,420 |
| Wausau, WI | $45,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 34. North Dakota | $59,430 |
| 35. West Virginia | $59,000 |
| 36. Tennessee | $58,820 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $58,500 |
| 38. South Dakota | $58,320 |
| 39. North Carolina | $57,500 |
| 40. Montana | $57,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $28.13 ($58,500 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $58,500 against $62,890 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Wisconsin ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $76,220 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.