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How much does a coating make in Milwaukee?

$48,870a year

Median yearly pay for coatings in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $23.50 an hour or $4,073 a month.

Hourly
$23.50
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
118 of 337
Jobs in the area
1,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,280Median: $48,870Highest 10%: $62,070
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,280$17.92
25th$45,780$22.01
Median$48,870$23.50
75th$57,220$27.51
90th$62,070$29.84

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for coatings.

Oshkosh, WI$56,960
Duluth, MN$55,830
Appleton, WI$53,390
Kenosha, WI$51,970
Minneapolis, MN$51,700
Janesville, WI$49,570
Sheboygan, WI$49,570
Green Bay, WI$48,910
Racine, WI$48,860
Fond du Lac, WI$48,740
Madison, WI$48,570
Eau Claire, WI$47,560
Wausau, WI$47,370
La Crosse, WI$46,350
Coating salary in Wisconsin Coating salary in all states

Related jobs in Milwaukee

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,660
Power Plant Operator$75,300
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$69,600
Tool and Die Maker$68,120
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$66,980
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,860
Cleaning$64,850
Forging Machine Setter$60,500
Machinist$60,320
Milling and Planing Machine Setter$60,140
Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a coating make an hour in Milwaukee?

The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $23.50 ($48,870 a year).

Do coatings make more in Milwaukee than the national average?

Yes: $48,870 against $48,250 nationally, 1% more.

How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $49,170, so Milwaukee pays 1% less.

Where does Milwaukee rank for coating pay?

118 of 337 metro areas with data.

How much does a coating make starting out in Milwaukee?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,070 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.