salary$124,130 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Madison, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$365,510per year
Jobs in the area1,860people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Madison?
Cheap. Rent of $1,723 a month takes 16.7% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Madison, WI?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Madison, WI area is $124,130 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $77,040 and $365,510.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Madison?
Typical rent of $1,723 a month takes 16.7% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Madison, WI metro area.