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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$96,980/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.62/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
13,070
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$103,066 #41 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Wisconsin, explained

Industrial engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of $96,980 per year ($46.62 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $71,800, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $134,030. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $96,980 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $96,980 is worth about $103,066 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #41 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$71,800
$34.52/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$96,980
$46.62/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$134,030
$64.44/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $96,980 $103,066
Minnesota $102,660 $104,095 −$5,680
Michigan $101,680 $105,678 −$4,700
Illinois $100,540 $100,582 −$3,560
Iowa $97,690 $111,312 −$710

Industrial Engineer in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Wisconsin?

Industrial engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of $96,980 per year ($46.62 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay industrial engineers well?

At $96,980, Wisconsin pays 5% below the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 13,070 work in the state.

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