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

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

Median annual salary $47,290 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.74
10th percentile $41,020
90th percentile $60,800
Employed locally 40
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,020
    25th
    $42,680
    50th (median)
    $47,290
    75th
    $55,240
    90th
    $60,800

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 54% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 46% 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 Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,380
    Food Batchmakers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,700
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Madison, WI is $22.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.34 or more per hour.

    Is Madison 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 Madison, WI is 0.5% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $41,020 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,680.