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How much does a welder make in Green Bay?

$58,850a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Green Bay, WI metro area. That is $28.29 an hour or $4,904 a month.

Hourly
$28.29
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
79 of 382
Jobs in the area
840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,150Median: $58,850Highest 10%: $69,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,150$22.67
25th$49,600$23.85
Median$58,850$28.29
75th$61,480$29.56
90th$69,880$33.60

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for welders.

Minneapolis, MN$61,880
Fond du Lac, WI$60,930
Oshkosh, WI$60,720
Janesville, WI$60,000
Madison, WI$59,530
Sheboygan, WI$59,460
Milwaukee, WI$59,390
Racine, WI$59,200
Appleton, WI$58,920
La Crosse, WI$58,800
Eau Claire, WI$58,110
Kenosha, WI$57,780
Duluth, MN$57,410
Wausau, WI$55,780
Welder salary in Wisconsin Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Green Bay

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,350
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$67,190
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$62,050
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,930
Etcher and Engraver$60,720
Machinist$60,270
Paper Goods Machine Setter$59,230
Welding$58,890
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,610
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,800
Salaries for every job in Green Bay, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Green Bay?

The median hourly pay in the Green Bay, WI metro area is $28.29 ($58,850 a year).

Do welders make more in Green Bay than the national average?

Yes: $58,850 against $53,750 nationally, 9% more.

How does Green Bay compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $58,410, so Green Bay pays 1% more.

Where does Green Bay rank for welder pay?

79 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Green Bay?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,880 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.