Lawyers Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • Wisconsin
Lawyers in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $108,175 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, -28.4% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 8,220 lawyers are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $98,070 to $131,000 depending on location.
$108,175
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$131,000
Highest paying metro
$98,070
Lowest paying metro
8,220
Employed in Wisconsin
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Lawyers salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | $131,000 | $83,740 | $218,290 | 3,610 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $120,380 | $84,050 | $160,720 | 190 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $119,990 | $96,650 | $149,990 | 360 |
| Madison, WI | $114,420 | $93,600 | $166,090 | 1,920 |
| Janesville, WI | $113,040 | $80,520 | $153,940 | 130 |
| Appleton, WI | $108,770 | $79,960 | $171,930 | 250 |
| Wausau, WI | $108,680 | $78,350 | $159,500 | 160 |
| Western Wisconsin | $107,560 | $79,850 | $135,760 | 140 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin | $105,800 | $75,120 | $134,860 | 80 |
| Green Bay, WI | $105,200 | $83,670 | $159,490 | 300 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $104,900 | $77,360 | $166,450 | 80 |
| Kenosha, WI | $102,420 | $82,060 | $165,320 | 150 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $100,850 | $82,730 | $135,160 | 70 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $100,230 | $77,070 | $150,020 | 160 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $99,290 | $76,130 | $156,320 | 140 |
| Racine, WI | $98,370 | $76,460 | $134,160 | 180 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $98,070 | $75,430 | $126,430 | 300 |