Mechanical Engineers Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • Wisconsin
Mechanical Engineers in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $91,853 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.2% vs the national median of $102,320. An estimated 7,760 mechanical engineers are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $81,260 to $106,930 depending on location.
$91,853
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$106,930
Highest paying metro
$81,260
Lowest paying metro
7,760
Employed in Wisconsin
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Mechanical Engineers salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fond du Lac, WI | $106,930 | $85,840 | $133,630 | 270 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $96,820 | $85,310 | $123,790 | 150 |
| Madison, WI | $96,680 | $82,100 | $114,570 | 1,070 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $96,620 | $79,390 | $112,580 | 2,540 |
| Janesville, WI | $95,810 | $80,830 | $109,520 | 180 |
| Wausau, WI | $95,580 | $77,110 | $113,830 | 200 |
| Green Bay, WI | $93,610 | $74,670 | $104,780 | 450 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $93,270 | $75,240 | $106,710 | 220 |
| Kenosha, WI | $93,150 | $80,590 | $109,100 | 130 |
| Appleton, WI | $92,300 | $77,690 | $106,310 | 380 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $90,660 | $77,200 | $104,080 | 550 |
| Western Wisconsin | $88,200 | $73,940 | $100,550 | 290 |
| Racine, WI | $86,820 | $77,370 | $99,780 | 300 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $86,200 | $78,900 | $105,260 | 350 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $85,490 | $75,560 | $101,710 | 430 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin | $82,100 | $75,050 | $97,950 | 100 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $81,260 | $71,990 | $97,870 | 150 |