salary$131,100 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,970per year
Top pay (top 10%)$436,120per year
Jobs in the area4,040people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Milwaukee?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 11.8% 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 Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $131,100 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $78,970 and $436,120.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 11.8% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.