Lawyers Salary in Kenosha, WI

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

Median annual salary $102,420 -32.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.24
10th percentile $62,000
90th percentile —
Employed locally 150
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,000
    25th
    $82,060
    50th (median)
    $102,420
    75th
    $165,320

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 129% Median Lawyers salary is 29% 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 Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$51,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Kenosha?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Kenosha, WI is $49.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $161.66 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Kenosha, WI is 32.2% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $62,000 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,060.