How much does a materials engineer make in Wisconsin?
$96,210a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in Wisconsin. That is $46.25 an hour or $8,018 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.25
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,160Median: $96,210Highest 10%: $127,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,160 | $31.33 | |
| 25th | $76,330 | $36.70 | |
| Median | $96,210 | $46.25 | |
| 75th | $109,600 | $52.70 | |
| 90th | $127,800 | $61.45 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Madison, WI | $111,100 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $110,400 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $96,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials engineers.
| 35. Nebraska | $98,270 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $98,030 |
| 37. Maine | $97,110 |
| 38. Wisconsin | $96,210 |
| 39. Michigan | $94,050 |
| 40. Tennessee | $91,940 |
| 41. Utah | $88,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $46.25 ($96,210 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $96,210 against $112,900 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for materials engineer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 38 of 45 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays materials engineers the most?
Madison, WI, with a median of $111,100 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.