Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $64,780 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.14
10th percentile $47,080
90th percentile $78,980
Employed locally 100
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,080
    25th
    $58,960
    50th (median)
    $64,780
    75th
    $73,790
    90th
    $78,980

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 75% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $81,070
    Winchester, VA-WV $80,790
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,490
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $64,420
    Green Bay, WI $61,540
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $60,750

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $54,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,080
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,360
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,280
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,090
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Madison, WI is $31.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.69 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Madison, WI is 7.1% above the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Madison?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $47,080 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,960.