Electrical Engineers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $101,000 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.56
10th percentile $76,040
90th percentile $136,460
Employed locally 1,520
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,040
    25th
    $81,370
    50th (median)
    $101,000
    75th
    $121,880
    90th
    $136,460

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 132% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 32% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,960
    Mechanical Engineers $96,620
    Civil Engineers $93,350
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,780
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,150
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Milwaukee, WI is $48.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.94 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 9.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $76,040 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,370.