Environmental Engineers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $93,020 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.72
10th percentile $67,690
90th percentile $160,440
Employed locally 220
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,690
    25th
    $78,120
    50th (median)
    $93,020
    75th
    $129,830
    90th
    $160,440

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 122% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090
    Wilmington, NC $119,350
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $108,380
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $106,620
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $101,980
    Green Bay, WI $96,200

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,960
    Mechanical Engineers $96,620
    Civil Engineers $93,350
    Electrical Engineers $101,000
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,780
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Milwaukee, WI is $44.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.41 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 10.7% below the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Engineers in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,690 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,120.