As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Public Interest Lawyer in Wisconsin is $84,153, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,618 weekly, or $7,013 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Public Interest Lawyer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Public Interest Lawyer in Wisconsin vary widely, spanning from $64,980 to $100,066. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,117) and 75th percentile ($92,482), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,066 per year. This $18,365 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Estate Planning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Wisconsin Public Interest Lawyer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 34 companies. However, Wisconsin currently ranks 23 nationwide for Public Interest Lawyer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Public Interest Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Public Interest Lawyer Salary $64,980 WI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Public Interest Lawyer Salary $74,117 WI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Public Interest Lawyer Salary $84,153 WI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Public Interest Lawyer Salary $92,482 WI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Public Interest Lawyer Salary $100,066 WI August 01, 2026
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Location Abbotsford, WI Avg. Salary $85,737 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $85,787 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $85,973 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $87,492 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $86,964 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $87,557 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $85,762 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $87,811 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $87,052 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $85,904 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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