Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $59,310 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.52
10th percentile $51,210
90th percentile $65,620
Employed locally 340
National median $52,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,210
    25th
    $53,310
    50th (median)
    $59,310
    75th
    $59,970
    90th
    $65,620

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary vs area income 78% Median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $80,170
    North Carolina $75,560
    Indiana $73,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $71,970
    Toledo, OH $71,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $67,990

    Nearby metros — Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $80,170
    Appleton, WI $61,990
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,010
    Madison, WI $58,100
    Wisconsin $56,400
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,620

    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 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Milwaukee, WI is $28.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.57 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salaries?

    The median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 12.9% above the national median of $52,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $51,210 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,310.