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Machinists Salary in La Crosse, WI

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Machinists in La Crosse, WI have a median annual salary of $62,960, with 170 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $37,080 at the 10th percentile to $80,440 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$62,960

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$30.27

Employment

170

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$37,080
10th
$48,550
25th
$62,960
Median
$76,950
75th
$80,440
90th

Local compared with national

La Crosse, WI

$62,960

Median annual · 2025

United States

$58,750

Median annual · 2025

The La Crosse, WI median is 7.2% above the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $4,210).

Top skills

  1. 1.Operation and ControlImportance 3.3
  2. 2.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.1
  3. 3.MonitoringImportance 3.1
  4. 4.Operations MonitoringImportance 3.1
  5. 5.Active ListeningImportance 3.0
  6. 6.SpeakingImportance 3.0
  7. 7.CoordinationImportance 3.0
  8. 8.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.0
  9. 9.TroubleshootingImportance 3.0
  10. 10.Quality Control AnalysisImportance 3.0
  11. 11.Reading ComprehensionImportance 2.9
  12. 12.MathematicsImportance 2.9

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Job zone
3

Technology used

  • 3D Printing software
  • Armchair Machinist software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Autodesk HSMWorks
  • CNC Consulting Machinists' Calculator
  • CNC Mastercam
  • Dassault Systemes CATIA
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • EditCNC
  • ERP software
  • G-code
  • GRZ Software MeshCAM
  • Hexagon Metrology PC-DMIS
  • IMSI TurboCAD

Common tasks

  • Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
  • Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
  • Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
  • Program computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools.
  • Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  • Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
  • Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.
  • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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