Paralegal Salary in Milwaukee, WI
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$56,248
Hourly Rate
$27.04
/hour
Jobs in Area
311
employed
Paralegal Salary Range in Milwaukee, WI
Annual Salary Range
$38k
10th percentile
$45k
25th
$68k
75th
$82k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $37,714 | $18.13 |
| 25th Percentile | $44,850 | $21.56 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $56,248 | $27.04 |
| 75th Percentile | $68,103 | $32.74 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $82,218 | $39.53 |
| Average (Mean) | $61,558 | $29.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Paralegal salary in Milwaukee, WI is $56,248 per year or $27.04 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Milwaukee-Waukesha Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Milwaukee, WI Compares
vs National Average
$59,200
vs Wisconsin Average
$61,467
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$59,711
Cost of living in Milwaukee, WI is 5.8% below the national average.
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