How much does a production worker make in Appleton?
$44,200a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in the Appleton, WI metro area. That is $21.25 an hour or $3,683 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.25
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 100 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,350Median: $44,200Highest 10%: $58,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,350 | $17.48 | |
| 25th | $38,590 | $18.55 | |
| Median | $44,200 | $21.25 | |
| 75th | $49,490 | $23.79 | |
| 90th | $58,550 | $28.15 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for production workers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $47,120 |
| Kenosha, WI | $46,590 |
| Wausau, WI | $46,180 |
| Madison, WI | $45,690 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $44,230 |
| Racine, WI | $41,990 |
| Duluth, MN | $41,770 |
| Green Bay, WI | $41,450 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $40,740 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $40,550 |
| Janesville, WI | $40,290 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $39,220 |
| La Crosse, WI | $38,190 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $37,480 |
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Salaries for every job in Appleton, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Appleton?
The median hourly pay in the Appleton, WI metro area is $21.25 ($44,200 a year).
Do production workers make more in Appleton than the national average?
Yes: $44,200 against $40,110 nationally, 10% more.
How does Appleton compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $42,850, so Appleton pays 3% more.
Where does Appleton rank for production worker pay?
100 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a production worker make starting out in Appleton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,550 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.