Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $47,800 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $39,890
90th percentile $59,800
Employed locally 40
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,890
    25th
    $43,240
    50th (median)
    $47,800
    75th
    $51,750
    90th
    $59,800

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,950
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,070
    Machinists $49,810
    Food Batchmakers $45,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeastern Wisconsin is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.05 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin 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 Northeastern Wisconsin is 1.6% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,890 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,240.