Machinists Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $51,080 -9% vs national
Median hourly $24.56
10th percentile $43,380
90th percentile $63,210
Employed locally 580
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,380
    25th
    $47,670
    50th (median)
    $51,080
    75th
    $59,940
    90th
    $63,210

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,000
    Food Batchmakers $45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Western Wisconsin is $24.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.81 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Western Wisconsin is 9% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $43,380 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,670.