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

Environmental Engineer Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$89,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$43.26/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
890
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,637 #43 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Wisconsin, explained

Environmental engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of $89,990 per year ($43.26 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $69,940, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $154,010. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $89,990 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $89,990 is worth about $95,637 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #43 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$69,940
$33.62/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$89,990
$43.26/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$154,010
$74.04/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $89,990 $95,637
Minnesota $115,750 $117,369 −$25,760
Illinois $107,990 $108,035 −$18,000
Michigan $105,080 $109,211 −$15,090
Iowa $94,830 $108,054 −$4,840

Environmental Engineer in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Wisconsin?

Environmental engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of $89,990 per year ($43.26 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay environmental engineers well?

At $89,990, Wisconsin pays 16% below the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 890 work in the state.

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