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How much does a production worker make in Milwaukee?

$44,230a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $21.26 an hour or $3,686 a month.

Hourly
$21.26
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
99 of 313
Jobs in the area
1,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,310Median: $44,230Highest 10%: $59,610
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,310$14.09
25th$36,590$17.59
Median$44,230$21.26
75th$48,480$23.31
90th$59,610$28.66

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
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 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 production worker make an hour in Milwaukee?

The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $21.26 ($44,230 a year).

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

Yes: $44,230 against $40,110 nationally, 10% more.

How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $42,850, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.

Where does Milwaukee rank for production worker pay?

99 of 313 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,610 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.