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Machinist Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$28.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,824/year ($3,985/month) for a single filer
Machinist pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,700 Machinist jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 51-4041, “Machinists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Machinist salary of $59,110 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,824 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $59,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,913 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,522 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,851 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,824 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,985 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Machinist make in Wisconsin?
- The median Machinist salary in Wisconsin is $59,110 per year ($28.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,430 and $63,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Machinist in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $59,110, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $47,824 per year ($3,985 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Machinist jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 12,700 Machinist jobs in Wisconsin in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Wisconsin state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Wisconsin.