Lawyers Jobs Pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
Average Hourly Pay
$90.96
184.2%Above national average
Range: $86.63 – $95.29
Average Annual Pay
$189,200
184.2%Above national average
Range: $180,190 – $198,209
How much do Lawyers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$77.32/hr
Range: $73.64 – $81.00
Annual Rate
$160,820
Range: $153,162 – $168,478
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$90.96/hr
Range: $86.63 – $95.29
Annual Rate
$189,200
Range: $180,190 – $198,209
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$104.60/hr
Range: $99.62 – $109.58
Annual Rate
$217,580
Range: $207,218 – $227,940
Lawyers job description
Lawyers professionals work within the legal system to provide legal services, research, and support. They help ensure justice and legal compliance for individuals and organizations.
Responsibilities
- •Research legal issues and precedents
- •Prepare legal documents
- •Represent clients in legal matters
- •Advise on legal rights and obligations
- •Maintain client confidentiality
- •Stay current with legal developments
Skills
- •Legal research and writing
- •Critical thinking
- •Communication and advocacy
- •Attention to detail
- •Ethics and professionalism
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •Law degree (for attorneys)
- •Bar admission (for attorneys)
- •Paralegal certification (for paralegals)
- •Legal experience preferred
