verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Paralegal Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$58,500/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.12/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
4,780
public U.S. Median
$62,890
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,171 #32 of 51

Paralegal pay in Wisconsin, explained

Paralegals in Wisconsin earn a median of $58,500 per year ($28.12 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $62,890. Entry-level workers earn around $45,220, while the most experienced paralegals reach about $86,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $58,500 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $58,500 is worth about $62,171 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #32 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Paralegal pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,220
$21.74/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,500
$28.12/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$86,210
$41.45/hr

Paralegal pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $58,500 $62,171
Minnesota $75,570 $76,627 −$17,070
Illinois $63,670 $63,697 −$5,170
Michigan $62,170 $64,614 −$3,670
Iowa $54,550 $62,157 +$3,950

Paralegal in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do paralegals make in Wisconsin?

Paralegals in Wisconsin earn a median of $58,500 per year ($28.12 per hour), compared with $62,890 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay paralegals well?

At $58,500, Wisconsin pays 7% below the national median for paralegals. An estimated 4,780 work in the state.

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