Lawyers Salary in Wisconsin (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 9,160 employed

Annual Mean

$171,200

$82.31/hr

Annual Median

$126,760

$60.94/hr

Bottom 10%

$76,010

$36.54/hr

Top 10%

$362,040

$174.06/hr

Location vs National Average

Wisconsin

$171,200

Difference

-7.9% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$76,010	$36.54/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$94,890	$45.62/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$126,760	$60.94/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$198,270	$95.32/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$362,040	$174.06/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$76K

25th

$95K

Median

$127K

75th

$198K

90th

$362K

Wisconsin has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 9,160), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Wisconsin, Lawyers salaries range from $76,010 at the 10th percentile to $362,040 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $286,030 (226% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Wisconsin

Metro areas with highest Lawyers wages

Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

How Lawyers Compares in Wisconsin

The average Lawyers salary of $171,200 in Wisconsin ranks below the national average of $185,840. There are approximately 9,160 Lawyerss employed in Wisconsin.