Lawyers Salary in Madison, WI (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,860 employed

Annual Mean

$163,780

$78.74/hr

Annual Median

$124,130

$59.68/hr

Bottom 10%

$77,040

$37.04/hr

Top 10%

$365,510

$175.73/hr

Location vs National Average

Madison, WI

$163,780

Difference

-11.9% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$77,040	$37.04/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$99,020	$47.61/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$124,130	$59.68/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$171,300	$82.36/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$365,510	$175.73/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$77K

25th

$99K

Median

$124K

75th

$171K

90th

$366K

Madison, WI has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 1,860), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Madison, WI, Lawyers salaries range from $77,040 at the 10th percentile to $365,510 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $288,470 (232% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.