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How much does a welder make in Racine?

$59,200a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area. That is $28.46 an hour or $4,933 a month.

Hourly
$28.46
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
69 of 382
Jobs in the area
370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,230Median: $59,200Highest 10%: $68,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,230$22.23
25th$50,320$24.19
Median$59,200$28.46
75th$62,350$29.98
90th$68,130$32.75

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
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
Welder salary in Wisconsin Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Racine

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$74,880
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,670
Tool and Die Maker$69,690
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$58,770
Paper Goods Machine Setter$58,050
Machinist$57,720
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,020
Inspector$50,030
Helpers--Production Worker$49,020
Cutting$48,920
Salaries for every job in Racine, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Racine?

The median hourly pay in the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area is $28.46 ($59,200 a year).

Do welders make more in Racine than the national average?

Yes: $59,200 against $53,750 nationally, 10% more.

How does Racine compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

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

Where does Racine rank for welder pay?

69 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Racine?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,130 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.