Lawyers Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $107,560 -28.8% vs national
Median hourly $51.71
10th percentile $47,960
90th percentile —
Employed locally 140
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,960
    25th
    $79,850
    50th (median)
    $107,560
    75th
    $135,760

    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

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $53,660
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $46,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Western Wisconsin is $51.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $148.56 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Western Wisconsin is 28.8% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $47,960 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,850.