How much does a welding make in Madison?

$54,440a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $26.17 an hour or $4,537 a month.

Hourly: $26.17
Vs. national median: +14%
Rank among cities: 25 of 128
Jobs in the area: 60

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $44,060Median: $54,440Highest 10%: $69,340

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$44,060	$21.18
25th	$47,700	$22.93
Median	$54,440	$26.17
75th	$62,210	$29.91
90th	$69,340	$33.34

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Green Bay, WI	$58,890
Fond du Lac, WI	$57,640
Minneapolis, MN	$57,570
Milwaukee, WI	$52,180
Oshkosh, WI	$50,120

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Related jobs in Madison

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$76,700
Power Plant Operator	$73,300
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$71,850
Tool and Die Maker	$65,900
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$65,350
Machinist	$60,830
Welder	$59,530
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$58,620
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter	$58,490
Grinding and Polishing Worker	$56,160

Salaries for every job in Madison, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Madison?

The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $26.17 ($54,440 a year).

Do weldings make more in Madison than the national average?

Yes: $54,440 against $47,920 nationally, 14% more.

How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $57,640, so Madison pays 6% less.

Where does Madison rank for welding pay?

25 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Madison?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,340 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.