SOC 51-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Wisconsin is $43,270 a year, trailing the national median of $48,220 by 10.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Wisconsin is $43,270 a year, trailing the national median of $48,220 by 10.3%. Half of workers earn between $39,860 and $47,080. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,880 and the ninetieth at $59,330.
The area has 570 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Among the 37 states with published data for this occupation, Wisconsin ranks 31st by median wage. Appleton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $66,630. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 603rd of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,880 | −19.4% |
| 25th | $39,860 | −17.3% |
| Median (50th) | $43,270 | −10.3% |
| 75th | $47,080 | −2.4% |
| 90th | $59,330 | +23.0% |
| Mean | $45,550 | −5.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appleton | $66,630 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $43,270 goes as far as $45,983 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,983US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,270 a year, 10.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,880 to $59,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 570 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 31st of 37 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Appleton, at $66,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $43,270, or $20.80 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 $48,220, so pay in Wisconsin is 10.3% lower. 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 $59,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,880 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 Appleton, at $66,630 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 570 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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