How much does a welding make in Milwaukee?
$52,180a year
Median yearly pay for weldings in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $25.09 an hour or $4,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.09
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,360Median: $52,180Highest 10%: $67,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,360 | $20.37 | |
| 25th | $45,400 | $21.83 | |
| Median | $52,180 | $25.09 | |
| 75th | $60,170 | $28.93 | |
| 90th | $67,830 | $32.61 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for weldings.
| Green Bay, WI | $58,890 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $57,640 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $57,570 |
| Madison, WI | $54,440 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $50,120 |
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How much does a welding make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $25.09 ($52,180 a year).
Do weldings make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $52,180 against $47,920 nationally, 9% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $57,640, so Milwaukee pays 9% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for welding pay?
31 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a welding make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,830 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.