Machinists pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha
In Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI), the median pay for machinists is $29.00 an hour ($60,320 a year). About 4,230 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($58,750). It is 2% higher than the Wisconsin median ($59,110).
Pay range for machinists in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.24 | $44,190 |
| 25% of workers | $23.53 | $48,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.00 | $60,320 |
| 75% of workers | $30.73 | $63,910 |
| 90% of workers | $37.77 | $78,560 |
Machinists pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $62,960 | 170 |
| Madison | $60,830 | 700 |
| Eau Claire | $60,580 | 220 |
| Appleton | $60,350 | 660 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha (this page) | $60,320 | 4,230 |
| Green Bay | $60,270 | 660 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $60,070 | 340 |
| Kenosha | $59,800 | 230 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $57,720 | 450 |
| Fond du Lac | $57,700 | 550 |
| Sheboygan | $55,130 | 560 |
| Wausau | $53,680 | 360 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $46,810 | 340 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for machinists
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1% over ten years, little or no change · about 26,100 openings a year (BLS)
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