Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $51,770 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.89
10th percentile $46,970
90th percentile $63,460
Employed locally 290
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,970
    25th
    $49,080
    50th (median)
    $51,770
    75th
    $59,460
    90th
    $63,460

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 65% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,400
    Lima, OH $83,100
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $78,450
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $77,350
    Urban Honolulu, HI $77,350
    Hawaii $76,970

    Nearby metros — Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $63,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,340
    Sheboygan, WI $59,210
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,400
    Lewiston, ID-WA $58,210
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $58,210

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,350
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,720
    Food Batchmakers $45,160
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make per hour in Kenosha?

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Kenosha, WI is $24.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.98 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salaries?

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Kenosha, WI is 1.5% above the national median of $51,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Kenosha?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $46,970 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,080.