Lawyers Salary in Wisconsin
Lawyers in Wisconsin earn a median of $126,760 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $126,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,160
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,010; the top 10% earn over $362,040. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Wisconsin
Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Labor Relations Specialists$95,750 median in Wisconsin
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$132,250 median in Wisconsin
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$76,620 median in Wisconsin
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$78,800 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$72,130 median in Wisconsin
- Compliance Managers$107,050 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Wisconsin
How much do lawyers make in Wisconsin?
The median is $126,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,010 and the top 10% earn over $362,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−21% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.