How much does a welder make in Madison?
$59,530a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $28.62 an hour or $4,961 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.62
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,140Median: $59,530Highest 10%: $71,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,140 | $21.70 | |
| 25th | $50,830 | $24.44 | |
| Median | $59,530 | $28.62 | |
| 75th | $62,860 | $30.22 | |
| 90th | $71,270 | $34.26 |
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 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $59,460 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $59,390 |
| Racine, WI | $59,200 |
| Appleton, WI | $58,920 |
| Green Bay, WI | $58,850 |
| La Crosse, WI | $58,800 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $58,110 |
| Kenosha, WI | $57,780 |
| Duluth, MN | $57,410 |
| Wausau, WI | $55,780 |
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Salaries for every job in Madison, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $28.62 ($59,530 a year).
Do welders make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $59,530 against $53,750 nationally, 11% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $58,410, so Madison pays 2% more.
Where does Madison rank for welder pay?
62 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,270 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.