How much does an environmental engineer make in Milwaukee?
$86,360a year
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $41.52 an hour or $7,197 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.52
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 140 of 148
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,560Median: $86,360Highest 10%: $163,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,560 | $33.44 | |
| 25th | $78,020 | $37.51 | |
| Median | $86,360 | $41.52 | |
| 75th | $107,300 | $51.60 | |
| 90th | $163,100 | $78.41 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $115,800 |
| Appleton, WI | $107,200 |
| Duluth, MN | $107,100 |
| Green Bay, WI | $96,410 |
| Madison, WI | $90,560 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $129,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $109,200 |
| Engineer | $106,300 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental engineer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $41.52 ($86,360 a year).
Do environmental engineers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $86,360 against $107,100 nationally, 19% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $89,990, so Milwaukee pays 4% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for environmental engineer pay?
140 of 148 metro areas with data.
How much does an environmental engineer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,100 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.