SOC 51-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Oshkosh
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI · 10 metro areas compared
In Oshkosh, WI the median wage for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic reaches $62,250 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Oshkosh, WI the median wage for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic reaches $62,250 a year. That is 34.4% more than the national median of $46,330. Pay ranges from under $40,770 at the tenth percentile to more than $67,180 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,510 to $66,450.
Employment stands at 560, or 5.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Appleton records the highest median at $53,560. Of the 297 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 129th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,770 | −12.0% |
| 25th | $51,510 | +11.2% |
| Median (50th) | $62,250 | +34.4% |
| 75th | $66,450 | +43.4% |
| 90th | $67,180 | +45.0% |
| Mean | $58,680 | +26.7% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appleton | $53,560 | 610 | |
| 2 | Sheboygan | $52,850 | 330 | |
| 3 | Fond du Lac | $51,780 | 250 | |
| 4 | Kenosha | $51,130 | 180 | |
| 5 | Green Bay | $50,820 | 270 | |
| 6 | Racine | $48,920 | 210 | |
| 7 | Milwaukee | $48,650 | 2,010 | |
| 8 | Janesville | $47,630 | 160 | |
| 9 | Eau Claire | $46,590 | 200 | |
| 10 | Wausau | $46,470 | 350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oshkosh run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $62,250 goes as far as $66,153 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 42.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,153US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,250 a year, 34.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,770 to $67,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 560 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Appleton, at $53,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oshkosh, WI?
The median annual wage is $62,250, or $29.93 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 $46,330, so pay in Oshkosh, WI is 34.4% 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 Oshkosh, WI earns more than $67,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,770 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 $53,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 560 jobs in this occupation in Oshkosh, WI. 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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