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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Wisconsin
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Wisconsin?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,410
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.0% vs 2024
$57,920
Mean Salary
$58,410
Median Salary
$28.08
Hourly Rate
15,320 people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Wisconsin
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by percentile in Wisconsin
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $58,410 per year ($4,867/month).
This is 3.5% above the national average of $56,415.
Wisconsin ranks #22 out of 51 states for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay.
Approximately 15,320 people work in this occupation across Wisconsin.
Salaries increased by 5.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
Top Skills
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Monitoring
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.88
Judgment and Decision Making
2.88
Operations Monitoring
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.49
Mechanical
3.1
Mathematics
2.94
English Language
2.87
Design
2.82
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(53.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Wisconsin
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Wisconsin range from $47,060 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $70,720 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $50,320 and $62,220.
Median $58,410
P10: $47,060P25: $50,320P75: $62,220P90: $70,720
10th
$47,060
25th
$50,320
Median
$58,410
75th
$62,220
90th
$70,720
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,060
$22.62
$3,921
25th Percentile
$50,320
$24.19
$4,193
Median (50th)
$58,410
$28.08
$4,867
75th Percentile
$62,220
$29.91
$5,185
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$70,720
$34.00
$5,893
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,920 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#22
Wisconsin ranks #22 of 51 states
$56,415
National avg. for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Wisconsin?
The median annual salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Wisconsin is $58,410 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,920.
What is the salary range for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Wisconsin?
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Wisconsin range from $47,060 at the 10th percentile to $70,720 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $50,320 and $62,220.
What is the starting salary for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Wisconsin?
Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers positions in Wisconsin typically start around $47,060 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $50,320 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Wisconsin?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 15,320 people are employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Wisconsin.
What is the hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Wisconsin?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Wisconsin is approximately $28.08 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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