How much does a mechanical engineer make in Wisconsin?
$95,870a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in Wisconsin. That is $46.09 an hour or $7,989 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.09
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,850Median: $95,870Highest 10%: $130,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,850 | $31.18 | |
| 25th | $77,920 | $37.46 | |
| Median | $95,870 | $46.09 | |
| 75th | $107,000 | $51.42 | |
| 90th | $130,400 | $62.67 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| La Crosse, WI | $102,300 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $101,200 |
| Madison, WI | $99,680 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $98,730 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 41. Pennsylvania | $97,920 |
| 42. Iowa | $97,700 |
| 43. West Virginia | $97,390 |
| 44. Wisconsin | $95,870 |
| 45. Montana | $94,190 |
| 46. Idaho | $93,190 |
| 47. South Dakota | $88,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $46.09 ($95,870 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $95,870 against $104,100 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for mechanical engineer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays mechanical engineers the most?
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, with a median of $102,300 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.