Electrical Engineers Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $98,760 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.48
10th percentile $75,080
90th percentile $155,860
Employed locally 50
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,080
    25th
    $82,270
    50th (median)
    $98,760
    75th
    $119,130
    90th
    $155,860

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 124% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 24% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $125,350
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $117,670
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $111,700
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $111,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $106,960

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $95,090
    Mechanical Engineers $93,150
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,290
    Mechanical Drafters $58,250
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $56,640
    Civil Engineers $88,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Kenosha?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Kenosha, WI is $47.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.32 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Kenosha, WI is 11.8% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Kenosha?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,080 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,270.