Lawyers Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $120,380 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $57.88
10th percentile $62,370
90th percentile —
Employed locally 190
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,370
    25th
    $84,050
    50th (median)
    $120,380
    75th
    $160,720

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 165% Median Lawyers salary is 65% 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 Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $56,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Oshkosh, WI is $57.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $166.00 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Oshkosh, WI is 20.4% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $62,370 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,050.