DOL Median (Wisconsin)
$80,000
vs National
-50%
National: $160,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$84,122
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$80,000
-50% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Lawyers in Wisconsin earns $80,000 in nominal terms, which is 50% below the national average of $160,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $84,122 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Wisconsin
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| QUESTIONMARK CORPORATION | $125,000 | 4 |
| KHS USA, Inc. | $104,000 | 1 |
| Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. | $91,154 | 4 |
| FEWI Development Corporation | $85,000 | 1 |
| AFE, Inc. | $76,461 | 1 |
| ALWIN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. | $70,000 | 1 |
| MATTHIESEN, WICKERT & LEHRER, S.C. | $56,534 | 1 |
| TRI STATE RESTORATION LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Lawyers make in Wisconsin?
The median Lawyers salary in Wisconsin is $80,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Wisconsin a good place to work as a Lawyers?
A Lawyers in Wisconsin earns 50% less than the national median of $160,000, or $84,122 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.