Production Workers, All Other Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $42,460 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.41
10th percentile $32,250
90th percentile $53,600
Employed locally 980
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,250
    25th
    $36,490
    50th (median)
    $42,460
    75th
    $44,250
    90th
    $53,600

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Production Workers, All Other salary vs area income 49% Median Production Workers, All Other salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Production Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $107,100
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,420
    Decatur, IL $72,610
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $68,640
    Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    Paducah, KY-IL $61,110

    Nearby metros — Production Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,420
    Winchester, VA-WV $58,550
    Wichita Falls, TX $54,440
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,940
    Wausau, WI $49,210
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $47,310

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,380
    Food Batchmakers$47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,700
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Production Workers, All Other make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Production Workers, All Other in Madison, WI is $20.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.95 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Production Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Production Workers, All Other salary in Madison, WI is 9.4% above the national median of $38,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Production Workers, All Other in Madison?

    Entry-level Production Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $32,250 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,490.