Mechanical Engineers Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $95,810 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.06
10th percentile $69,270
90th percentile $133,420
Employed locally 180
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,270
    25th
    $80,830
    50th (median)
    $95,810
    75th
    $109,520
    90th
    $133,420

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 129% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 29% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $120,260
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $110,390
    Fond du Lac, WI $106,930
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $102,180
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $100,740
    Wilmington, NC $100,340

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $96,710
    Mechanical Drafters $62,550
    Civil Engineers $83,350
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,920
    Electrical Engineers $99,820
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $57,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Janesville, WI is $46.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.59 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Janesville, WI is 6.4% below the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Engineers in Janesville?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,270 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,830.