verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Welder Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$58,410/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.08/hr
▲ 9% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
15,320
public U.S. Median
$53,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,076 #11 of 51

Welder pay in Wisconsin, explained

Welders in Wisconsin earn a median of $58,410 per year ($28.08 per hour), which is 9% above the national median of $53,750. Entry-level workers earn around $47,060, while the most experienced welders reach about $70,720. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $58,410 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $58,410 is worth about $62,076 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #11 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Welder pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,060
$22.62/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,410
$28.08/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$70,720
$34.00/hr

Welder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $58,410 $62,076
Minnesota $60,280 $61,123 −$1,870
Iowa $55,090 $62,772 +$3,320
Illinois $51,320 $51,342 +$7,090
Michigan $49,990 $51,955 +$8,420

Welder in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do welders make in Wisconsin?

Welders in Wisconsin earn a median of $58,410 per year ($28.08 per hour), compared with $53,750 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay welders well?

At $58,410, Wisconsin pays 9% above the national median for welders. An estimated 15,320 work in the state.

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