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Press Machine Operator Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$23.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,351/year ($3,363/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 6th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 7,960 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $49,270 a year — though pay ranges from $38,290 for newcomers to $62,580 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,960 Press Machine Operator jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $49,270 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 $40,351 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $49,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,732 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,769 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,418 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,351 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,363 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Wisconsin?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Wisconsin is $49,270 per year ($23.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,930 and $58,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $49,270, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $40,351 per year ($3,363 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 7,960 Press Machine Operator 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.