Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,660 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.36
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $60,760
Employed locally 1,220
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $47,790
    50th (median)
    $50,660
    75th
    $58,780
    90th
    $60,760

    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

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,000
    Food Batchmakers $45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,390
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,600
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Western Wisconsin is $24.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Western Wisconsin is 0.7% below 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,790.