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

Electrical Engineer Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$99,700/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.93/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
3,550
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$105,957 #43 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Wisconsin, explained

Electrical engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of $99,700 per year ($47.93 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $74,850, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $132,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $99,700 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $99,700 is worth about $105,957 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #43 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$74,850
$35.99/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,700
$47.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$132,990
$63.94/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $99,700 $105,957
Minnesota $109,510 $111,041 −$9,810
Illinois $107,860 $107,905 −$8,160
Michigan $106,070 $110,240 −$6,370
Iowa $105,820 $120,576 −$6,120

Electrical Engineer in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Wisconsin?

Electrical engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of $99,700 per year ($47.93 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay electrical engineers well?

At $99,700, Wisconsin pays 17% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 3,550 work in the state.

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