How much does an engineer make in Milwaukee?
$106,300a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $51.12 an hour or $8,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.12
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 248
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,510Median: $106,300Highest 10%: $147,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,510 | $38.23 | |
| 25th | $88,410 | $42.50 | |
| Median | $106,300 | $51.12 | |
| 75th | $130,600 | $62.79 | |
| 90th | $147,600 | $70.96 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for engineers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $120,000 |
| Madison, WI | $110,400 |
| Duluth, MN | $90,430 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $129,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $109,200 |
| Industrial Engineer | $100,000 |
| Architect | $99,680 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $99,010 |
| Electrical Engineer | $98,950 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $98,730 |
| Materials Engineer | $96,790 |
| Civil Engineer | $96,190 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $93,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $51.12 ($106,300 a year).
Do engineers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $106,300 against $122,900 nationally, 14% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $110,400, so Milwaukee pays 4% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for engineer pay?
120 of 248 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $147,600 or more.
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.