Environmental Engineers Salary in Wisconsin

Environmental engineers in Wisconsin earn the most in Appleton (average $116,990 a year) and the least in Green Bay ($98,390), across the 5 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the environmental engineers average at $101,050 and the median at $89,990 for 890 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $112,910.

Environmental Engineers average salary by city in Wisconsin

Appleton$116,990
Milwaukee$102,860
Eau Claire$100,840
Madison$100,570
Green Bay$98,390

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Appleton	$116,990	$107,170	$100,020	$85,696	92
Milwaukee	$102,860	$86,360	$78,020	$76,595	97
Eau Claire	$100,840	$93,700	$83,160	$75,294	93
Madison	$100,570	$90,560	$81,040	$75,120	97
Green Bay	$98,390	$96,410	$84,430	$73,715	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Environmental Engineers salary in other states

Environmental Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Wisconsin

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2081.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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