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Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Wisconsin
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Wisconsin?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$51,370
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.6% vs 2024
$54,920
Mean Salary
$51,370
Median Salary
$24.70
Hourly Rate
290 people work as Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Wisconsin
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $51,370 per year ($4,280/month).
This is 0.2% below the national average of $51,492.
Wisconsin ranks #13 out of 39 states for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 290 people work in this occupation across Wisconsin.
Salaries increased by 2.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate, or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
4.0
Operation and Control
4.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.62
Monitoring
3.5
Speaking
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.87
Production and Processing
3.5
English Language
3.4
Education and Training
3.11
Administration and Management
2.87
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(74.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin
Salaries for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin range from $39,810 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $71,820 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,910 and $58,310.
Median $51,370
P10: $39,810P25: $45,910P75: $58,310P90: $71,820
10th
$39,810
25th
$45,910
Median
$51,370
75th
$58,310
90th
$71,820
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,810
$19.14
$3,317
25th Percentile
$45,910
$22.07
$3,825
Median (50th)
$51,370
$24.70
$4,280
75th Percentile
$58,310
$28.03
$4,859
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$71,820
$34.53
$5,985
Note: The mean (average) salary of $54,920 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#13
Wisconsin ranks #13 of 39 states
$51,492
National avg. for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Wisconsin?
The median annual salary for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin is $51,370 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $54,920.
What is the salary range for a Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin?
Salaries for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin range from $39,810 at the 10th percentile to $71,820 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,910 and $58,310.
What is the starting salary for a Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin?
Entry-level Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Wisconsin typically start around $39,810 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,910 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 290 people are employed as Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin.
What is the hourly rate for a Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin is approximately $24.70 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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