How much does a machinist make in Milwaukee?
$60,320a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.00
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 4,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,190Median: $60,320Highest 10%: $78,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,190 | $21.25 | |
| 25th | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| Median | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| 75th | $63,910 | $30.73 | |
| 90th | $78,560 | $37.77 |
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 |
| Green Bay, WI | $60,270 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $60,070 |
| Kenosha, WI | $59,800 |
| Racine, WI | $57,720 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $57,700 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $55,130 |
| Wausau, WI | $53,680 |
| Janesville, WI | $46,810 |
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Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $29.00 ($60,320 a year).
Do machinists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $60,320 against $58,750 nationally, 3% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,110, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for machinist pay?
92 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,560 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.