How much does a chemical engineer make in Wisconsin?
$97,660a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in Wisconsin. That is $46.95 an hour or $8,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.95
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,740Median: $97,660Highest 10%: $131,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,740 | $29.20 | |
| 25th | $74,700 | $35.91 | |
| Median | $97,660 | $46.95 | |
| 75th | $119,500 | $57.45 | |
| 90th | $131,400 | $63.18 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $122,700 |
| Madison, WI | $97,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical engineers.
| 36. Kansas | $102,000 |
| 37. South Carolina | $101,600 |
| 38. Nebraska | $98,310 |
| 39. Wisconsin | $97,660 |
| 40. Utah | $85,520 |
| 41. New Hampshire | $73,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $46.95 ($97,660 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $97,660 against $125,000 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for chemical engineer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 39 of 41 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays chemical engineers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $122,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.