Machinists Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,760 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.25
10th percentile $38,550
90th percentile $68,490
Employed locally 190
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,550
    25th
    $47,450
    50th (median)
    $58,760
    75th
    $61,670
    90th
    $68,490

    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

    Related occupations in Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,010
    Food Batchmakers $45,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,570
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $46,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Northwestern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Northwestern Wisconsin is $28.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.02 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Wisconsin above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 4.6% above 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,550 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,450.