Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Green Bay, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Green Bay, WI

Median annual salary $53,040 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.50
10th percentile $43,660
90th percentile $62,700
Employed locally 30
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,660
    25th
    $48,190
    50th (median)
    $53,040
    75th
    $60,290
    90th
    $62,700

    Green Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,459 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 68% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tuscaloosa, AL $82,250
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $78,460
    Washington $78,460
    Alaska $76,860
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $76,860
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $74,910

    Nearby metros — Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $64,380
    Fond du Lac, WI $57,640
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,330
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $56,010
    Wichita, KS $54,070
    Winston-Salem, NC $53,580

    Related occupations in Green Bay, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,800
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,540
    Food Batchmakers$46,520
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in Green Bay?

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Green Bay, WI is $25.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.50 or more per hour.

    Is Green Bay above or below average for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries?

    The median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Green Bay, WI is 12.7% above the national median of $47,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Green Bay?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $43,660 per year in Green Bay, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,190.