As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Process Improvement Engineer in Milwaukee, WI is $90,445, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,739 weekly, or $7,537 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Process Improvement Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Process Improvement Engineer in Milwaukee, WI vary widely, spanning from $78,179 to $103,325. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($84,025) and 75th percentile ($97,187), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,325 per year. This $13,162 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Milwaukee Process Improvement Engineer often earn 1.8% higher than national averages. However, Milwaukee currently ranks 341 statewide for Process Improvement 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
Process Improvement Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $78,179 Milwaukee, WI July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $84,025 Milwaukee, WI July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $90,445 Milwaukee, WI July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $97,187 Milwaukee, WI July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $103,325 Milwaukee, WI July 01, 2026
25% $84,025 10% $78,179 90% $103,325 75% $97,187 $90,445 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Process Engineer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Process Improvement Engineer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Process Engineer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Process Improvement Engineer in Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for Process Improvement Engineer ranges from $84,025 to $97,187 with the average base salary of $90,445. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,651 to $96,510 with the average total cash compensation of $89,584.

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