Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Wisconsin compares
Wisconsin's median is $56,920, $630 (1.1%) below the U.S. median. It ranks 20th, mid-table among the 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $74,550 or more and the bottom 10% under $38,510. That range is narrower than the national one.
About 690 marine mechanics work in Wisconsin, 3.0% of the U.S. total. For the size of its workforce, Wisconsin has 1.6 times as many marine mechanics as the U.S. average.
Pay distribution: Wisconsin vs. United States
Wisconsin median $56,920
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Wisconsin annual | Wisconsin hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,510 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $47,810 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $56,920 | $27.37 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $62,470 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $74,550 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $56,120 | $26.98 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Wisconsin
How much does a marine mechanic make in Wisconsin?
The median is $56,920 a year, or $27.37 an hour (May 2025). The average is $56,120.
Is Wisconsin a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 20th of 50, 1.1% below the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Wisconsin?
About 690.