Mechanical Engineers salary
in Madison, WI
- Middle 50%
- $80,610–$121,590
- vs U.S. median
- -4%
- Metro rank
- #118 of 211
Mechanical Engineers in the Madison, WI metro earn a median of $99,680 a year, based on BLS estimates for 770 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $104,110 and 4% above the WI statewide median of $95,870. It ranks #118 of 211 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE770 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Madison
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Convergent Science | $129,250 | 6 |
| Cummins Emission Solutions | $115,638 | 5 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in other WI metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $98,730 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $98,450 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $95,410 |
| Green Bay, WI | $94,450 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $93,310 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $91,230 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $89,000 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $86,120 |
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Questions
What is the average Mechanical Engineers salary in Madison?
The BLS median is $99,680 a year (May 2025). Half of the 770 jobs pay between $80,610 and $121,590. The 10th percentile is $76,040 and the 90th is $133,820.
Is Madison a high-paying metro for Mechanical Engineers?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $104,110 and 4% above the WI statewide median of $95,870. It ranks #118 of 211 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Mechanical Engineers make an hour in Madison?
About $47.92 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $99,680 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $38.75–$58.46 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Mechanical Engineers the most in Madison?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Convergent Science ($129,250), Cummins Emission Solutions ($115,638). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.