How to Become a Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin

The median drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Wisconsin is $37,870 per year ($18.21/hr). This is 19% below the national median of $46,630. Salaries range from $32,200 to $46,960.

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Wisconsin typically require High school diploma or equivalent. Wisconsin may have specific licensing or certification requirements. Check with the Wisconsin licensing board or department of labor for current requirements.

At the median salary of $37,870, a drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in Wisconsin would take home approximately $2,623/month after taxes. With median 2-bedroom rent at $1,412/month, that's 53.8% of take-home pay going to housing. This exceeds the recommended 30% guideline.

The highest paying metro areas for drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Wisconsin are Milwaukee-Waukesha ($37,870). However, cost of living varies significantly between metros — a higher salary may not mean more purchasing power.

Yes, Wisconsin has a state income tax rate of approximately 2.6%. On a $37,870 salary, this means roughly $987/year in state income tax. Use our take-home pay calculator for a detailed breakdown.