Mechanical Engineers pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $46.09 an hour ($95,870 a year). About 7,470 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($104,110). Wisconsin ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.18 | $64,850 |
| 25% of workers | $37.46 | $77,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.09 | $95,870 |
| 75% of workers | $51.42 | $106,950 |
| 90% of workers | $62.67 | $130,360 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $102,280 | 190 |
| Madison | $99,680 | 770 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $98,730 | 2,200 |
| Sheboygan | $98,450 | 250 |
| Fond du Lac | $95,410 | 210 |
| Green Bay | $94,450 | 460 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $93,550 | 150 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $93,310 | 290 |
| Appleton | $85,260 | 460 |
| Kenosha | $84,780 | 140 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $82,800 | 330 |
| Wausau | $79,340 | 240 |
| Eau Claire | $78,360 | 160 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $96,980 |
| Civil Engineers | $94,600 |
| Electrical Engineers | $99,700 |
| Environmental Engineers | $89,990 |
| Engineers, All Other | $110,360 |
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