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How much does a milling and planing machine setter make in Milwaukee?

$60,140a year

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $28.91 an hour or $5,012 a month.

Hourly
$28.91
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
9 of 47
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,020Median: $60,140Highest 10%: $66,570
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,020$18.28
25th$46,170$22.20
Median$60,140$28.91
75th$63,740$30.64
90th$66,570$32.00

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters.

Minneapolis, MN$62,530
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Cleaning$64,850
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a milling and planing machine setter make an hour in Milwaukee?

The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $28.91 ($60,140 a year).

Do milling and planing machine setters make more in Milwaukee than the national average?

Yes: $60,140 against $52,800 nationally, 14% more.

How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $58,770, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.

Where does Milwaukee rank for milling and planing machine setter pay?

9 of 47 metro areas with data.

How much does a milling and planing machine setter make starting out in Milwaukee?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,570 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.