Electrical Engineers pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha
In Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI), the median pay for electrical engineers is $47.57 an hour ($98,950 a year). About 1,380 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($120,630). It is about the same as the Wisconsin median ($99,700).
Pay range for electrical engineers in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.44 | $77,870 |
| 25% of workers | $40.35 | $83,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.57 | $98,950 |
| 75% of workers | $59.63 | $124,020 |
| 90% of workers | $63.94 | $132,990 |
Electrical Engineers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Janesville-Beloit | $107,140 | 70 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $106,640 | 70 |
| Sheboygan | $105,710 | 60 |
| Madison | $102,420 | 500 |
| Kenosha | $101,690 | 60 |
| Appleton | $101,670 | 190 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $100,810 | 140 |
| Green Bay | $100,310 | 220 |
| Eau Claire | $99,540 | 70 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha (this page) | $98,950 | 1,380 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $97,250 | 110 |
| Fond du Lac | $95,720 | 70 |
| Wausau | $85,210 | 60 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $100,020 |
| Civil Engineers | $96,190 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $98,730 |
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