verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$88,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$42.50/hr
▼ 34% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
120
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$93,948 #41 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Wisconsin, explained

Aerospace engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of $88,400 per year ($42.50 per hour), which is 34% below the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $65,720, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $147,560. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $88,400 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $88,400 is worth about $93,948 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #41 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,720
$31.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$88,400
$42.50/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$147,560
$70.94/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $88,400 $93,948
Minnesota $159,060 $161,284 −$70,660
Michigan $128,960 $134,030 −$40,560
Illinois $108,940 $108,986 −$20,540

Aerospace Engineer in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Wisconsin?

Aerospace engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of $88,400 per year ($42.50 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay aerospace engineers well?

At $88,400, Wisconsin pays 34% below the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 120 work in the state.

Aerospace Engineer salary in other states

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