Lawyers Jobs Pay in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, WI
Average Hourly Pay
$59.37
85.5%Above national average
Range: $56.54 – $62.19
Average Annual Pay
$123,483
85.5%Above national average
Range: $117,603 – $129,364
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
$50.46/hr
Range: $48.06 – $52.86
Annual Rate
$104,961
Range: $99,963 – $109,959
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$59.37/hr
Range: $56.54 – $62.19
Annual Rate
$123,483
Range: $117,603 – $129,364
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$68.28/hr
Range: $65.02 – $71.52
Annual Rate
$142,005
Range: $135,243 – $148,769
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
