How much does a patternmaker make in Milwaukee?
$49,070a year
Median yearly pay for patternmakers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $23.59 an hour or $4,089 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.59
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 5
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,070Median: $49,070Highest 10%: $73,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| 25th | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| Median | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| 75th | $59,270 | $28.50 | |
| 90th | $73,110 | $35.15 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for patternmakers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $74,900 |
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Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a patternmaker make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $23.59 ($49,070 a year).
Do patternmakers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $49,070 against $58,000 nationally, 15% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $52,150, so Milwaukee pays 6% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for patternmaker pay?
4 of 5 metro areas with data.
How much does a patternmaker make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,110 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.