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Lawyers average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Milwaukee$187,570
- Sheboygan$179,280
- Appleton$164,010
- Madison$163,780
- Green Bay$163,010
- Eau Claire$155,420
- Oshkosh$154,650
- Fond du Lac$147,690
- Janesville$147,600
- Kenosha$145,650
- Wausau$145,520
- La Crosse$137,690
- Racine$136,920
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $187,570 | $131,100 | $98,010 | $130,360 | 97 |
| Sheboygan | $179,280 | $115,770 | $84,190 | $124,943 | 94 |
| Appleton | $164,010 | $126,390 | $93,280 | $115,315 | 92 |
| Madison | $163,780 | $124,130 | $99,020 | $115,170 | 97 |
| Green Bay | $163,010 | $119,370 | $88,290 | $114,684 | 93 |
| Eau Claire | $155,420 | $116,320 | $81,070 | $109,899 | 93 |
| Oshkosh | $154,650 | $115,290 | $88,440 | $109,413 | 93 |
| Fond du Lac | $147,690 | $121,720 | $93,600 | $105,025 | 92 |
| Janesville | $147,600 | $110,380 | $84,260 | $104,968 | 94 |
| Kenosha | $145,650 | $108,420 | $88,770 | $103,739 | 101 |
| Wausau | $145,520 | $106,290 | $81,390 | $103,657 | 93 |
| La Crosse | $137,690 | $104,910 | $79,840 | $98,720 | 92 |
| Racine | $136,920 | $106,900 | $84,260 | $98,235 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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