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

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

Median annual salary $45,450 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.85
10th percentile $39,360
90th percentile $62,490
Employed locally 100
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,360
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $45,450
    75th
    $49,920
    90th
    $62,490

    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 South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,300
    Food Batchmakers$46,270
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in South Central Wisconsin is $21.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.05 or more per hour.

    Is South Central 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 South Central Wisconsin is 3.4% below 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,360 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.