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Data Engineer Salary in Wisconsin

The median data engineer salary in Wisconsin is $115,000 per year, which is 8% below the national median of $125,000.

Median Salary
$115,000
vs National
$-10,000
State Rank
#30 of 50
Cost of Living
92%

Data Engineer Salary in Wisconsin by Experience

In Wisconsin, an entry-level data engineer earns around $73,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $165,600 per year. The cost of living index in Wisconsin is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$73,600
$-6,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$116,840
$-10,160 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$165,600
$-14,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Wisconsin

Percentile WI Salary
10th Percentile $71,760
25th Percentile $92,000
Median (50th) $115,000
75th Percentile $145,360
90th Percentile $174,800

Data Engineer Salary by City in Wisconsin

The largest employment areas for data engineers in Wisconsin include Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and Kenosha. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

How to Become a Data Engineer in Wisconsin

Education

Most data engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Wisconsin has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonSQLSparkAirflowAWS/GCPData Modeling

Job Outlook in Wisconsin

Nationally, data engineer employment is projected to grow 28% over the next decade (much faster than average). Wisconsin's demand may vary based on local industry trends.