Engineers, All Other Salary in Wisconsin

Other engineers in Wisconsin earn the most in Madison (average $116,110 a year) and the least in Milwaukee ($110,350), across the 2 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other engineers average at $112,990 and the median at $110,360 for 690 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $125,330.

Engineers, All Other average salary by city in Wisconsin

Madison$116,110
Milwaukee$110,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Madison	$116,110	$110,360	$102,540	$85,130	97
Milwaukee	$110,350	$106,320	$88,410	$81,419	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Engineers, All Other salary in other states

Engineers, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Wisconsin

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2199.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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