Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $49,560 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.83
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $59,100
Employed locally 70
National median $45,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $47,280
    50th (median)
    $49,560
    75th
    $52,780
    90th
    $59,100

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 65% Median Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $61,420
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,320
    Kentucky $58,560
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,390
    Oklahoma $57,560
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $55,730

    Nearby metros — Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,320
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,390
    Green Bay, WI $52,000
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $51,850
    Wisconsin $48,710
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $46,470

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in Milwaukee, WI is $23.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.14 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Milwaukee, WI is 9.6% above the national median of $45,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,280.