How much does a welder make in Milwaukee?
$59,390a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $28.55 an hour or $4,949 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.55
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 3,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,190Median: $59,390Highest 10%: $72,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,190 | $23.17 | |
| 25th | $50,520 | $24.29 | |
| Median | $59,390 | $28.55 | |
| 75th | $63,010 | $30.29 | |
| 90th | $72,370 | $34.79 |
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 |
| 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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How much does a welder make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $28.55 ($59,390 a year).
Do welders make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $59,390 against $53,750 nationally, 10% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $58,410, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for welder pay?
66 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,370 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.