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How much does a production worker make in Madison?

$45,690a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $21.97 an hour or $3,808 a month.

Hourly
$21.97
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
76 of 313
Jobs in the area
750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,420Median: $45,690Highest 10%: $56,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,420$16.07
25th$36,670$17.63
Median$45,690$21.97
75th$47,930$23.04
90th$56,050$26.95

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Minneapolis, MN$47,120
Kenosha, WI$46,590
Wausau, WI$46,180
Milwaukee, WI$44,230
Appleton, WI$44,200
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
Production Worker salary in Wisconsin Production Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Madison

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,700
Power Plant Operator$73,300
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$71,850
Tool and Die Maker$65,900
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,350
Machinist$60,830
Welder$59,530
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$58,620
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,490
Grinding and Polishing Worker$56,160
Salaries for every job in Madison, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a production worker make an hour in Madison?

The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $21.97 ($45,690 a year).

Do production workers make more in Madison than the national average?

Yes: $45,690 against $40,110 nationally, 14% more.

How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $42,850, so Madison pays 7% more.

Where does Madison rank for production worker pay?

76 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a production worker make starting out in Madison?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,050 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.