Average Mechanical Engineer Salary in Wisconsin

Engineering · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Mechanical Engineer in Wisconsin earns $97,400 per year, which is below the national average of $99,510. This translates to approximately $46.83 per hour, $3,746 biweekly, or $8,117 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Wisconsin is 7% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$73,000	$35.10
Average (50th)	$97,400	$46.83
Experienced (75th)	$112,000	$53.85
Top Earners (90th)	$126,600	$60.87

Mechanical Engineer Salary by City in Wisconsin

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Milwaukee	$105,200	$8,767/mo
Madison	$99,300	$8,275/mo
Green Bay	$95,500	$7,958/mo
Kenosha	$92,500	$7,708/mo
Racine	$90,600	$7,550/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Engineering
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	10% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	3.5%-7.65% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.93 (-7% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Wisconsin

Major employers hiring Mechanical Engineers in Wisconsin include Epic Systems, Northwestern Mutual, Kohl's, Rockwell Automation, and SC Johnson. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for engineering professionals.

Calculate Your Wisconsin Take-Home Pay

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