How much does an engineer make in Wisconsin?
$110,400a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Wisconsin. That is $53.06 an hour or $9,197 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.06
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,810Median: $110,400Highest 10%: $155,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,810 | $35.97 | |
| 25th | $90,640 | $43.58 | |
| Median | $110,400 | $53.06 | |
| 75th | $130,000 | $62.48 | |
| 90th | $155,500 | $74.74 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $120,000 |
| Madison, WI | $110,400 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $106,300 |
| Duluth, MN | $90,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 31. Illinois | $111,900 |
| 32. Mississippi | $111,000 |
| 33. South Carolina | $110,500 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $110,400 |
| 35. Utah | $110,300 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $109,000 |
| 37. Minnesota | $108,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $53.06 ($110,400 a year).
Do engineers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $110,400 against $122,900 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for engineer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays engineers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $120,000 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.