Materials Engineers Salary in Wisconsin
Materials Engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of $96,210 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,210
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,160; the top 10% earn over $127,820. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
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- Automotive Engineers$95,870 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$96,980 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Wisconsin
How much do materials engineers make in Wisconsin?
The median is $96,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,160 and the top 10% earn over $127,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 45 (−15% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.