Lawyers Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $108,770 -28% vs national
Median hourly $52.30
10th percentile $61,980
90th percentile —
Employed locally 250
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,980
    25th
    $79,960
    50th (median)
    $108,770
    75th
    $171,930

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 130% Median Lawyers salary is 30% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $150,110
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $148,030
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $131,000
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $130,330
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $129,360
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $128,490

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$50,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Appleton, WI is $52.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $185.02 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Appleton, WI is 28% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Appleton?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $61,980 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,960.