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Electrical Engineer Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$47.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,028/year ($6,252/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 44th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 3,550 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $99,700 a year — though pay ranges from $74,850 for newcomers to $132,990 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $74,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $123,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $132,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,550 Electrical Engineer jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $99,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,028 — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.
| Gross (median) | $99,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,104 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,627 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$3,941 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,028 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,252 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Wisconsin?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Wisconsin is $99,700 per year ($47.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,200 and $123,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $99,700, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $75,028 per year ($6,252 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 3,550 Electrical Engineer jobs in Wisconsin in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Wisconsin state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Wisconsin.