How much does a mechanical engineer make in Milwaukee?
$98,730a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $47.47 an hour or $8,228 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.47
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 191 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 2,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,390Median: $98,730Highest 10%: $132,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,390 | $31.44 | |
| 25th | $79,070 | $38.01 | |
| Median | $98,730 | $47.47 | |
| 75th | $109,700 | $52.73 | |
| 90th | $132,600 | $63.75 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers.
| La Crosse, WI | $102,300 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $101,200 |
| Madison, WI | $99,680 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $98,450 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $95,410 |
| Green Bay, WI | $94,450 |
| Janesville, WI | $93,550 |
| Racine, WI | $93,310 |
| Duluth, MN | $90,490 |
| Appleton, WI | $85,260 |
| Kenosha, WI | $84,780 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $82,800 |
| Wausau, WI | $79,340 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $78,360 |
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 |
| Materials Engineer | $96,790 |
| Civil Engineer | $96,190 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $93,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $47.47 ($98,730 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $98,730 against $104,100 nationally, 5% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $95,870, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for mechanical engineer pay?
191 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,600 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.