SOC 51-9191 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in Wisconsin is $50,290 per year, 8.2% above the national median of $46,460.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in Wisconsin is $50,290 per year, 8.2% above the national median of $46,460. Half of workers earn between $48,800 and $58,230. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $42,350 and the ninetieth at $59,120.
The area has 350 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Wisconsin ranks number 9th out of 36 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Oshkosh records the highest median at $54,840. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 472nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,350 | −8.8% |
| 25th | $48,800 | +5.0% |
| Median (50th) | $50,290 | +8.2% |
| 75th | $58,230 | +25.3% |
| 90th | $59,120 | +27.2% |
| Mean | $51,210 | +10.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $50,290 goes as far as $53,443 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,443US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,290 a year, 8.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,350 to $59,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 350 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 36 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oshkosh, at $54,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $50,290, or $24.18 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,460, so pay in Wisconsin is 8.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Wisconsin earns more than $59,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,350 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Oshkosh, at $54,840 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 350 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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