Lawyer Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median lawyer in the Milwaukee area earns $131,100 a year ($63.03 an hour), 18% below the U.S. median ($159,670) and 3% above the Wisconsin median ($126,760). Half of the 4,040 lawyers there earn between $98,010 and $222,330.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,970 | $76,010 | $78,360 |
| 25th percentile | $98,010 | $94,890 | $102,990 |
| Median | $131,100 | $126,760 | $159,670 |
| 75th percentile | $222,330 | $198,270 | $221,370 |
| 90th percentile | $436,120 | $362,040 | $351,600 |
| Average | $187,570 | $171,200 | $185,840 |
| Jobs | 4,040 | 9,160 | 754,500 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 41st for lawyer pay among the 48 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($301,320).
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- San Jose, CA: $301,320
- San Francisco, CA: $212,500
- New York, NY: $208,880
- Washington, DC: $195,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $194,410
- Boston, MA: $183,350
- Sacramento, CA: $178,540
- San Diego, CA: $178,220
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.