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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$46.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $72,537/year ($6,045/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,470 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $95,870 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 $72,537 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $95,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,261 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,334 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$3,738 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,537 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,045 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Wisconsin?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Wisconsin is $95,870 per year ($46.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,920 and $106,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $95,870, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $72,537 per year ($6,045 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 7,470 Mechanical 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.