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Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in Wisconsin
- La Crosse$107,390
- Fond du Lac$106,940
- Madison$103,480
- Sheboygan$103,090
- Janesville$98,370
- Milwaukee$98,290
- Green Bay$94,550
- Racine$94,520
- Appleton$94,070
- Kenosha$92,710
- Oshkosh$90,830
- Eau Claire$89,000
- Wausau$88,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $107,390 | $102,280 | $85,840 | $79,513 | 92 |
| Fond du Lac | $106,940 | $95,410 | $79,190 | $79,223 | 92 |
| Madison | $103,480 | $99,680 | $80,610 | $76,994 | 97 |
| Sheboygan | $103,090 | $98,450 | $77,360 | $76,743 | 94 |
| Janesville | $98,370 | $93,550 | $74,890 | $73,703 | 94 |
| Milwaukee | $98,290 | $98,730 | $79,070 | $73,651 | 97 |
| Green Bay | $94,550 | $94,450 | $75,290 | $71,242 | 93 |
| Racine | $94,520 | $93,310 | $79,600 | $71,223 | 96 |
| Appleton | $94,070 | $85,260 | $77,790 | $70,933 | 92 |
| Kenosha | $92,710 | $84,780 | $75,500 | $70,057 | 101 |
| Oshkosh | $90,830 | $82,800 | $75,820 | $68,846 | 93 |
| Eau Claire | $89,000 | $78,360 | $72,990 | $67,667 | 93 |
| Wausau | $88,010 | $79,340 | $73,960 | $67,029 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 17-2141.
- 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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