Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $40,040 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.25
10th percentile $32,020
90th percentile $55,520
Employed locally 860
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,020
    25th
    $36,620
    50th (median)
    $40,040
    75th
    $48,890
    90th
    $55,520

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Fond du Lac, WI $48,380
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $48,140
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $47,500
    Wausau, WI $47,470
    Green Bay, WI $47,250

    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 Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Milwaukee, WI is $19.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.89 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 4.8% above the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Production Workers in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,020 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,620.