How much does a machinist make in Wisconsin?
$59,110a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in Wisconsin. That is $28.42 an hour or $4,926 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.42
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,600Median: $59,110Highest 10%: $76,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,600 | $19.52 | |
| 25th | $48,430 | $23.28 | |
| Median | $59,110 | $28.42 | |
| 75th | $63,350 | $30.46 | |
| 90th | $76,280 | $36.67 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 23. New Mexico | $59,440 |
| 24. Texas | $59,180 |
| 25. Maine | $59,160 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $59,110 |
| 27. Idaho | $58,810 |
| 28. Missouri | $58,710 |
| 29. Kentucky | $58,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $28.42 ($59,110 a year).
Do machinists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $59,110 against $58,750 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for machinist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays machinists the most?
Duluth, MN-WI, with a median of $69,440 a year.
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.