Mechanical Engineer Salary in Wisconsin
Based on 7K+ workers in Wisconsin
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WI)
$95,870
$46.091/hr
vs National Average
$105,416
-9.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$65K – $130K
7K employed in Wisconsin
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,850 |
| 25th percentile | $77,920 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $95,870 |
| 75th percentile | $106,950 |
| 90th percentile | $130,360 |
Top H-1B Employers for Mechanical Engineer in Wisconsin
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Wisconsin — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L&T Technology Services Limited | 5 | $85,717 |
| 2 | Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation | 5 | $112,486 |
| 3 | Clarios, LLC | 4 | $117,500 |
| 4 | INNIO Waukesha Gas Engines Inc. | 4 | $122,647 |
| 5 | Convergent Science, Inc. | 3 | $150,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in Wisconsin vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,730 |
| 2023 | $86,200 |
| 2024 | $94,820 |
| 2025 | $95,870 |
| Year | Wisconsin Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,730 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $86,200 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $94,820 | $102,901 |
| 2025 | $95,870 | $105,416 |