How much does an industrial engineer make in Milwaukee?
$100,000a year
Median yearly pay for industrial engineers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $48.09 an hour or $8,335 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.09
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 152 of 351
- Jobs in the area
- 3,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,600Median: $100,000Highest 10%: $134,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,600 | $36.35 | |
| 25th | $80,900 | $38.89 | |
| Median | $100,000 | $48.09 | |
| 75th | $124,300 | $59.75 | |
| 90th | $134,100 | $64.45 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for industrial engineers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $104,700 |
| Madison, WI | $100,400 |
| Kenosha, WI | $99,040 |
| La Crosse, WI | $98,740 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $98,410 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $97,180 |
| Duluth, MN | $96,150 |
| Janesville, WI | $96,110 |
| Appleton, WI | $95,380 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $94,550 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $94,170 |
| Green Bay, WI | $93,950 |
| Wausau, WI | $92,120 |
| Racine, WI | $86,000 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $129,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $109,200 |
| Engineer | $106,300 |
| 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 industrial engineer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $48.09 ($100,000 a year).
Do industrial engineers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $100,000 against $102,400 nationally, 2% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $96,980, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for industrial engineer pay?
152 of 351 metro areas with data.
How much does an industrial engineer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,100 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.