Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $49,640 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.86
10th percentile $38,060
90th percentile $59,990
Employed locally 30
National median $40,100

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,060
    25th
    $39,990
    50th (median)
    $49,640
    75th
    $59,160
    90th
    $59,990

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,880
    New York $72,160
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $69,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,290
    Washington $51,730
    Michigan $51,590

    Nearby metros — Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wisconsin $44,750
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $36,130

    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 Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators in Milwaukee, WI is $23.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.84 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary in Milwaukee, WI is 23.8% above the national median of $40,100. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,060 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,990.