Mechanical Engineer Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median mechanical engineer in the Milwaukee area earns $98,730 a year ($47.47 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($104,110) and 3% above the Wisconsin median ($95,870). Half of the 2,200 mechanical engineers there earn between $79,070 and $109,680.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,390 | $64,850 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $79,070 | $77,920 | $84,130 |
| Median | $98,730 | $95,870 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $109,680 | $106,950 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $132,600 | $130,360 | $164,340 |
| Average | $98,290 | $96,750 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 2,200 | 7,470 | 296,810 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 44th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
- Houston, TX: $125,350
- Los Angeles, CA: $123,900
- San Diego, CA: $121,750
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Similar jobs in Milwaukee, WI
- Civil Engineer: $96,190
- Industrial Engineer: $100,020
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.