Machinists Salary in South Central Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $49,940 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.01
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $66,290
Employed locally 1,270
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $46,690
    50th (median)
    $49,940
    75th
    $61,230
    90th
    $66,290

    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 South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,300
    Food Batchmakers $46,270
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in South Central Wisconsin is $24.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.62 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in South Central Wisconsin is 11.1% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,690.