Machinists Salary in Fond du Lac, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fond du Lac, WI

Median annual salary $52,790 -6% vs national
Median hourly $25.38
10th percentile $45,700
90th percentile $61,830
Employed locally 310
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,700
    25th
    $51,340
    50th (median)
    $52,790
    75th
    $57,820
    90th
    $61,830

    Fond du Lac economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 72% Median Machinists salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $64,000
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,890
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,470
    Duluth, MN-WI $59,820
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,500
    Lewiston, ID-WA $59,120

    Related occupations in Fond du Lac, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49,590
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,810
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55,490
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,280
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Fond du Lac?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Fond du Lac, WI is $25.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.83 or more per hour.

    Is Fond du Lac above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Fond du Lac, WI is 6% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Fond du Lac?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $45,700 per year in Fond du Lac, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,340.