As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in Appleton, WI is $91,591, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,761 weekly, or $7,633 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Engineer in Appleton, WI vary widely, spanning from $76,632 to $101,471. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($83,761) and 75th percentile ($96,762), while top earners (90th percentile) make $101,471 per year. This $13,001 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Appleton Forensic Engineer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Appleton currently ranks 477 statewide for Forensic Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Forensic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $76,632 Appleton, WI May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $83,761 Appleton, WI May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $91,591 Appleton, WI May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $96,762 Appleton, WI May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $101,471 Appleton, WI May 01, 2026
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What is a Forensic Engineer ?

Forensic engineering has been defined as "the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal". It therefore includes the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury, damage to property or economic loss. The consequences of failure may give rise to action under either criminal or civil law including but not limited to health and safety legislation, the laws of contract and/or product liability and the...

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  1. This Job:

    Forensic Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Biomedical Engineering Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

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