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

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$95,870/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.09/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
7,470
public U.S. Median
$104,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$101,886 #35 of 51

Mechanical Engineer pay in Wisconsin, explained

Mechanical engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of $95,870 per year ($46.09 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $104,110. Entry-level workers earn around $64,850, while the most experienced mechanical engineers reach about $130,360. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $95,870 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $95,870 is worth about $101,886 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #35 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Mechanical Engineer pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,850
$31.18/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$95,870
$46.09/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$130,360
$62.67/hr

Mechanical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $95,870 $101,886
Michigan $104,890 $109,014 −$9,020
Illinois $102,680 $102,723 −$6,810
Minnesota $99,140 $100,526 −$3,270
Iowa $97,700 $111,324 −$1,830

Mechanical Engineer in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do mechanical engineers make in Wisconsin?

Mechanical engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of $95,870 per year ($46.09 per hour), compared with $104,110 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay mechanical engineers well?

At $95,870, Wisconsin pays 8% below the national median for mechanical engineers. An estimated 7,470 work in the state.

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