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How much does a presser make in Milwaukee?

$35,240a year

Median yearly pay for pressers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $16.94 an hour or $2,937 a month.

Hourly
$16.94
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
38 of 105
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,320Median: $35,240Highest 10%: $43,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,320$14.58
25th$34,220$16.45
Median$35,240$16.94
75th$38,880$18.69
90th$43,550$20.94

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for pressers.

Madison, WI$36,120
Green Bay, WI$35,340
Presser salary in Wisconsin Presser salary in all states

Related jobs in Milwaukee

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,660
Power Plant Operator$75,300
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$69,600
Tool and Die Maker$68,120
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$66,980
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,860
Cleaning$64,850
Forging Machine Setter$60,500
Machinist$60,320
Milling and Planing Machine Setter$60,140
Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a presser make an hour in Milwaukee?

The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $16.94 ($35,240 a year).

Do pressers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?

Yes: $35,240 against $35,060 nationally, 1% more.

How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $35,500, so Milwaukee pays 1% less.

Where does Milwaukee rank for presser pay?

38 of 105 metro areas with data.

How much does a presser make starting out in Milwaukee?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,550 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.