Chemical Engineer salary in Madison, WI
Based on 14 certified H-1B filings in the Madison, WI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Stoughton.
Also listed as: Process Engineer
Median salary$90,103
Middle 50%$66.9k–$115.3k
vs. national median−24%comparison median $118,700
Filings14FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$25k$50k$75k$100k$125k$150k$175k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,356 |
| 25th | $66,878 |
| 50th (median) | $90,103 |
| 75th | $115,262 |
| 90th | $147,000 |
Cost of living
Madison's median Chemical Engineer salary of $90,103 is worth about $92,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Madison = 97.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Chemical Engineers in the Madison, WI area earned a median of $97,190 in May 2025. The H-1B median here is $90,103, 7% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin System | too few | 6 |
| Realta Fusion | too few | 3 |
| Catalent Pharma Solutions | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 3 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 3 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.