Production Workers, All Other Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $43,010 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.68
10th percentile $33,170
90th percentile $57,230
Employed locally 2,200
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,170
    25th
    $34,760
    50th (median)
    $43,010
    75th
    $47,390
    90th
    $57,230

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Production Workers, All Other salary vs area income 56% Median Production Workers, All Other salary is 44% 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 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 Production Workers, All Other make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Production Workers, All Other in Milwaukee, WI is $20.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Production Workers, All Other salary in Milwaukee, WI is 10.8% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Production Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $33,170 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,760.