Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Wisconsin | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $83,650 | $98,482 | -15% |
| Median hourly wage | $40.22 | $47.35 | -15% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $88,895.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Network Engineer in Wisconsin is $83,650, or about $40.22 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Network Engineers is $98,482. Wisconsin is -15% below the national median.
Entry-level network engineers in Wisconsin typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 8,470 network engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $83,650, Wisconsin offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.