Lawyers Jobs Pay in Wausau, WI
Average Hourly Pay
$68.75
114.8%Above national average
Range: $65.48 – $72.03
Average Annual Pay
$143,008
114.8%Above national average
Range: $136,198 – $149,818
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
$58.44/hr
Range: $55.66 – $61.23
Annual Rate
$121,557
Range: $115,768 – $127,345
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$68.75/hr
Range: $65.48 – $72.03
Annual Rate
$143,008
Range: $136,198 – $149,818
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$79.06/hr
Range: $75.30 – $82.83
Annual Rate
$164,459
Range: $156,628 – $172,291
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
