How much does a materials engineer make in Milwaukee?
$96,790a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $46.53 an hour or $8,066 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.53
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 90
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,540Median: $96,790Highest 10%: $127,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,540 | $31.51 | |
| 25th | $84,360 | $40.56 | |
| Median | $96,790 | $46.53 | |
| 75th | $112,500 | $54.08 | |
| 90th | $127,800 | $61.45 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for materials engineers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $110,400 |
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 |
| Civil Engineer | $96,190 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $93,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $46.53 ($96,790 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $96,790 against $112,900 nationally, 14% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $96,210, so Milwaukee pays 1% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for materials engineer pay?
74 of 90 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials engineer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,800 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.