by our College Data Analytics Team
[Precision Metal Working](/majors/production-product-development/precision-metal-working/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their precision metal working graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 16 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying precision metal working schools.
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Below are the schools whose precision metal working graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in precision metal working, no school beat Fox Valley Technical College this year. Located in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Fox Valley Technical College make a median of around $58,800 per year.
Milwaukee Area Technical College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in precision metal working, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Milwaukee Area Technical College earn a median of about $53,119 a year early in their careers.
Chippewa Valley Technical College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in precision metal working, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Chippewa Valley Technical College make a median of around $57,152 per year.
Waukesha County Technical College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in precision metal working, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Pewaukee, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Waukesha County Technical College typically earn about $59,016 annually.
Lakeshore Technical College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Located in the rural area of Cleveland, Lakeshore Technical College is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Lakeshore Technical College make a median of around $48,783 per year.
Northcentral Technical College earned the #6 position for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Wausau, Northcentral Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Northcentral Technical College typically earn about $50,844 annually.
Blackhawk Technical College placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Blackhawk Technical College is a public school located in the suburb of Janesville. Precision Metal Working graduates of Blackhawk Technical College earn a median of about $51,844 a year early in their careers.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Located in the city of Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College make a median of around $54,860 per year.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College landed the #9 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. Set in the town of Rice Lake, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College earn a median of about $51,373 a year early in their careers.
Moraine Park Technical College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for precision metal working. Moraine Park Technical College is a public school located in the city of Fond du Lac. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Moraine Park Technical College make a median of around $52,016 per year.
Western Technical College La Cross landed the #11 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. Set in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College La Cross is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Western Technical College La Cross typically earn about $51,221 annually.
Madison Area Technical College came in at #12 for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Madison, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the precision metal working program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,292.
Mid State Technical College landed the #13 spot for precision metal working salaries this year. Set in the town of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid State Technical College is a public institution. Precision Metal Working graduates of Mid State Technical College earn a median of about $48,741 a year early in their careers.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earned the #14 position for precision metal working graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College make a median of around $52,227 per year.
Gateway Technical College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Set in the city of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a public institution. Early-career precision metal working graduates from Gateway Technical College make a median of around $45,723 per year.
Nicolet Area Technical College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying precision metal working schools. Set in the rural area of Rhinelander, Nicolet Area Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, precision metal working degree recipients from Nicolet Area Technical College typically earn about $36,232 annually.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their precision metal working graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 16 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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