DOL Median (Milwaukee, WI)
$72,551
vs National
-18.8%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$76,289
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,551
-18.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Milwaukee, WI earns $72,551 in nominal terms, which is 18.8% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $76,289 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Milwaukee, WI
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GE Medical Systems LLC | $85,000 | 1 |
| Experis US LLC | $82,326 | 3 |
| STRATTEC Security Corporation | $78,000 | 1 |
| Johnson Controls Inc. | $74,963 | 17 |
| HUF NORTH AMERICA DIE CAST CORP. | $72,551 | 3 |
| Ritus Corporation | $65,506 | 3 |
| STUTZKI ENGINEERING, INC. | $65,000 | 2 |
| HellermannTyton Corporation | $56,000 | 1 |
| MAYNARD STEEL CASTING CO. | $47,028 | 1 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $40,500 | 3 |
| HELWIG CARBON PRODUCTS INC | N/A | 1 |
| JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUP LLC | N/A | 1 |
| STAINLESS FOUNDRY & ENGINEERING, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| HarleyDavidson Motor Company Group, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Milwaukee, WI?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Milwaukee, WI is $72,551 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Milwaukee, WI a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Milwaukee, WI earns 18.8% less than the national median of $89,315, or $76,289 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.