How much does a Criminal Defense Lawyer make in Eau Claire, WI?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Eau Claire, WI is $101,722. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $87,178 to $118,110, with most professionals earning between $73,937 and $133,031.

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What is a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

A Criminal Defense Lawyer is a lawyer (mostly barristers) specializing in the defense of individuals and companies charged with criminal activity. Some criminal defense lawyers are privately retained, while others are employed by the various jurisdictions with criminal courts for appointment to represent indigent persons; the latter are generally called public defenders. The terminology is imprecise because each jurisdiction may have different practices with various levels of input from state and federal law or consent decrees. Some jurisdictions use a rotating system of appointments, with ju...

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Criminal Defense Lawyer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminal Defense Lawyer in Eau Claire, WI. The base salary for Criminal Defense Lawyer ranges from $87,178 to $118,110 with the average base salary of $101,722. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,023 to $125,740 with the average total cash compensation of $106,382.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $101,722 $87,178 - $118,110
Bonus $4,660 $2,845 - $7,630
Total Pay $106,382 $90,023 - $125,740
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Eau Claire, WI
CITY, STATE La Crosse, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,160 - $115,376 COMPARE TO Eau Claire, WI
CITY, STATE Rochester, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,745 - $122,942 COMPARE TO Eau Claire, WI
CITY, STATE Saint Paul, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,737 - $128,350 COMPARE TO Eau Claire, WI
CITY, STATE Burnsville, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,465 - $127,982 COMPARE TO Eau Claire, WI
CITY, STATE Lakeville, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,139 - $127,541 COMPARE TO Eau Claire, WI
CITY, STATE Minneapolis, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,737 - $128,350 COMPARE TO Eau Claire, WI
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Criminal Lawyer LOCATION Eau Claire, WI MINIMUM SALARY $87,178 MAXIMUM SALARY $118,110
JOB TITLE Criminal Defense Investigator LOCATION Eau Claire, WI MINIMUM SALARY $65,466 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,067
JOB TITLE Criminal Defense Attorney LOCATION Eau Claire, WI MINIMUM SALARY $81,493 MAXIMUM SALARY $112,326
JOB TITLE Criminal Defense Paralegal LOCATION Eau Claire, WI MINIMUM SALARY $80,520 MAXIMUM SALARY $99,175
JOB TITLE Criminal Investigator LOCATION Eau Claire, WI MINIMUM SALARY $63,050 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,928
JOB TITLE Defense Attorney LOCATION Eau Claire, WI MINIMUM SALARY $87,178 MAXIMUM SALARY $118,110
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About Eau Claire, Wisconsin    Eau Claire is located at 44°49′N 91°30′W / 44.817°N 91.500°W / 44.817; -91.500, (44.8146, −91.4927) approximately 90 miles (145 kilometers) east of....More

Eau Claire, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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