How much does a machinist make in Kenosha?
$59,800a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Kenosha, WI metro area. That is $28.75 an hour or $4,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.75
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,660Median: $59,800Highest 10%: $75,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,660 | $19.55 | |
| 25th | $49,260 | $23.68 | |
| Median | $59,800 | $28.75 | |
| 75th | $64,110 | $30.82 | |
| 90th | $75,760 | $36.42 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Duluth, MN | $69,440 |
| La Crosse, WI | $62,960 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $62,070 |
| Madison, WI | $60,830 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $60,580 |
| Appleton, WI | $60,350 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $60,320 |
| Green Bay, WI | $60,270 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $60,070 |
| Racine, WI | $57,720 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $57,700 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $55,130 |
| Wausau, WI | $53,680 |
| Janesville, WI | $46,810 |
Related jobs in Kenosha
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $70,470 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $62,470 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender | $61,180 |
| Paper Goods Machine Setter | $57,910 |
| Welder | $57,780 |
| Coating | $51,970 |
| Cutting | $51,130 |
| Printing Press Operator | $50,540 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $49,380 |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $47,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Kenosha?
The median hourly pay in the Kenosha, WI metro area is $28.75 ($59,800 a year).
Do machinists make more in Kenosha than the national average?
Yes: $59,800 against $58,750 nationally, 2% more.
How does Kenosha compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,110, so Kenosha pays 1% more.
Where does Kenosha rank for machinist pay?
110 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Kenosha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,760 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.