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Industrial Engineer Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$46.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,259/year ($6,105/month) for a single filer
Industrial Engineer pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $71,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $96,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $111,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $134,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,070 Industrial Engineer jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 17-2112, “Industrial Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Industrial Engineer salary of $96,980 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 $73,259 — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
| Gross (median) | $96,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,506 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,419 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$3,797 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,259 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,105 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Industrial Engineer make in Wisconsin?
- The median Industrial Engineer salary in Wisconsin is $96,980 per year ($46.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,410 and $111,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Industrial Engineer in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $96,980, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $73,259 per year ($6,105 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
- How many Industrial Engineer jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 13,070 Industrial 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.