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

Chemical Engineer Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$97,660/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.95/hr
▼ 22% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
110
public U.S. Median
$125,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$103,789 #37 of 41

Chemical Engineer pay in Wisconsin, explained

Chemical engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of $97,660 per year ($46.95 per hour), which is 22% below the national median of $125,040. Entry-level workers earn around $60,740, while the most experienced chemical engineers reach about $131,410. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $97,660 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $97,660 is worth about $103,789 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #37 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Chemical Engineer pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,740
$29.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,660
$46.95/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$131,410
$63.18/hr

Chemical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $97,660 $103,789
Illinois $121,560 $121,611 −$23,900
Iowa $117,590 $133,987 −$19,930
Minnesota $107,670 $109,176 −$10,010
Michigan $103,230 $107,289 −$5,570

Chemical Engineer in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do chemical engineers make in Wisconsin?

Chemical engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of $97,660 per year ($46.95 per hour), compared with $125,040 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay chemical engineers well?

At $97,660, Wisconsin pays 22% below the national median for chemical engineers. An estimated 110 work in the state.

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