Mechanical Engineers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $96,620 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.45
10th percentile $69,290
90th percentile $130,820
Employed locally 2,540
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,290
    25th
    $79,390
    50th (median)
    $96,620
    75th
    $112,580
    90th
    $130,820

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 126% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 26% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,960
    Civil Engineers $93,350
    Electrical Engineers $101,000
    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 Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Milwaukee, WI is $46.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.75 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 5.6% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,290 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,390.