How much does a welder make in Wisconsin?
$58,410a year
Median yearly pay for welders in Wisconsin. That is $28.08 an hour or $4,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.08
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,060Median: $58,410Highest 10%: $70,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,060 | $22.63 | |
| 25th | $50,320 | $24.19 | |
| Median | $58,410 | $28.08 | |
| 75th | $62,220 | $29.91 | |
| 90th | $70,720 | $34.00 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 19. Virginia | $59,180 |
| 20. New York | $59,140 |
| 21. Colorado | $58,590 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $58,410 |
| 23. Utah | $58,380 |
| 24. California | $58,060 |
| 25. Delaware | $57,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $28.08 ($58,410 a year).
Do welders make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $58,410 against $53,750 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for welder pay?
Wisconsin ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays welders the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $61,880 a year.
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.