How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make in Milwaukee?
$47,300a year
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $22.74 an hour or $3,942 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.74
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,060Median: $47,300Highest 10%: $60,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,060 | $19.74 | |
| 25th | $43,220 | $20.78 | |
| Median | $47,300 | $22.74 | |
| 75th | $55,340 | $26.61 | |
| 90th | $60,130 | $28.91 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $49,630 |
| Appleton, WI | $42,450 |
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How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $22.74 ($47,300 a year).
Do metal worker and plastic workers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $47,300 against $45,950 nationally, 3% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $45,100, so Milwaukee pays 5% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for metal worker and plastic worker pay?
32 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,130 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.