Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $47,520 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.85
10th percentile $47,520
90th percentile $47,540
National median $54,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,520
    25th
    $47,520
    50th (median)
    $47,520
    75th
    $47,540
    90th
    $47,540

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary vs area income 62% Median Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Illinois $80,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,900
    Michigan $73,730
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $66,800
    Minnesota $66,120
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $65,570

    Nearby metros — Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,900
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $66,800
    Wisconsin $47,540

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic in Milwaukee, WI is $22.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.15 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salaries?

    The median Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary in Milwaukee, WI is 12.9% below the national median of $54,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic (10th percentile) earn around $47,520 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,520.