SOC 51-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Oshkosh
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI · 9 metro areas compared
In Oshkosh, WI the median wage for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic reaches $64,760 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Oshkosh, WI the median wage for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic reaches $64,760 a year. That is 35.7% more than the national median of $47,720. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $53,240 and $68,250. The lowest tenth earn under $50,300, while the highest tenth earn more than $71,340.
The area has 450 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 12.30 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Appleton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $61,960. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 114th of 297 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,300 | +5.4% |
| 25th | $53,240 | +11.6% |
| Median (50th) | $64,760 | +35.7% |
| 75th | $68,250 | +43.0% |
| 90th | $71,340 | +49.5% |
| Mean | $61,930 | +29.8% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appleton | $61,960 | 250 | |
| 2 | Janesville | $51,200 | 210 | |
| 3 | Green Bay | $49,660 | 30 | |
| 4 | Wausau | $48,660 | 60 | |
| 5 | Sheboygan | $48,080 | 100 | |
| 6 | Eau Claire | $47,850 | 90 | |
| 7 | Milwaukee | $46,520 | 420 | |
| 8 | Madison | $46,150 | 140 | |
| 9 | Kenosha | $39,050 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oshkosh run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $64,760 goes as far as $68,820 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 44.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,820US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,760 a year, 35.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,300 to $71,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 450 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Appleton, at $61,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oshkosh, WI?
The median annual wage is $64,760, or $31.14 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 $47,720, so pay in Oshkosh, WI is 35.7% 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 $71,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,300 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 $61,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 450 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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