How much does a plating machine setter make in Wisconsin?
$44,350a year
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in Wisconsin. That is $21.32 an hour or $3,696 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.32
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,430Median: $44,350Highest 10%: $63,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,430 | $14.15 | |
| 25th | $37,220 | $17.89 | |
| Median | $44,350 | $21.32 | |
| 75th | $57,790 | $27.78 | |
| 90th | $63,220 | $30.39 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oshkosh, WI | $59,720 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $46,760 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $46,630 |
| Appleton, WI | $42,340 |
| Green Bay, WI | $39,010 |
| Kenosha, WI | $28,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plating machine setters.
| 19. New York | $45,510 |
| 20. South Carolina | $44,560 |
| 21. Idaho | $44,470 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $44,350 |
| 23. Missouri | $44,080 |
| 24. North Carolina | $43,540 |
| 25. Virginia | $43,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $21.32 ($44,350 a year).
Do plating machine setters make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $44,350 against $43,960 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for plating machine setter pay?
Wisconsin ranks 22 of 40 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays plating machine setters the most?
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, with a median of $59,720 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.