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Paralegals and Legal Assistants average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Milwaukee$64,370
- Madison$63,100
- Oshkosh$59,680
- Kenosha$58,540
- Green Bay$57,800
- Appleton$57,370
- La Crosse$57,270
- Racine$56,310
- Janesville$55,480
- Sheboygan$55,020
- Eau Claire$54,800
- Fond du Lac$52,670
- Wausau$51,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $64,370 | $60,340 | $48,550 | $51,589 | 97 |
| Madison | $63,100 | $60,800 | $48,360 | $50,644 | 97 |
| Oshkosh | $59,680 | $56,780 | $47,040 | $48,079 | 93 |
| Kenosha | $58,540 | $54,940 | $46,810 | $47,219 | 101 |
| Green Bay | $57,800 | $51,520 | $45,670 | $46,661 | 93 |
| Appleton | $57,370 | $57,450 | $46,700 | $46,337 | 92 |
| La Crosse | $57,270 | $49,720 | $46,660 | $46,261 | 92 |
| Racine | $56,310 | $52,000 | $46,710 | $45,537 | 96 |
| Janesville | $55,480 | $50,780 | $46,210 | $44,911 | 94 |
| Sheboygan | $55,020 | $51,410 | $47,740 | $44,564 | 94 |
| Eau Claire | $54,800 | $49,050 | $45,840 | $44,399 | 93 |
| Fond du Lac | $52,670 | $47,420 | $46,110 | $42,792 | 92 |
| Wausau | $51,090 | $45,590 | $43,680 | $41,600 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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