Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Wisconsin
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $58,500 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,780
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,220; the top 10% earn over $86,210. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Wisconsin
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Wisconsin?
The median is $58,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,220 and the top 10% earn over $86,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.