Welder Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median welder in the Milwaukee area earns $59,390 a year ($28.55 an hour), 10% above the U.S. median ($53,750) and 2% above the Wisconsin median ($58,410). Half of the 3,400 welders there earn between $50,520 and $63,010.
Median $59,390
10th: $48,19090th: $72,370
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,190 | $47,060 | $39,240 |
| 25th percentile | $50,520 | $50,320 | $46,790 |
| Median | $59,390 | $58,410 | $53,750 |
| 75th percentile | $63,010 | $62,220 | $63,010 |
| 90th percentile | $72,370 | $70,720 | $77,530 |
| Average | $58,700 | $57,920 | $56,760 |
| Jobs | 3,400 | 15,320 | 416,210 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 14th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for welder pay. Highest: Hartford, CT ($75,040).
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- Hartford, CT: $75,040
- Seattle, WA: $66,240
- San Francisco, CA: $64,320
- San Jose, CA: $64,140
- Boston, MA: $63,770
- Virginia Beach, VA: $62,670
- San Diego, CA: $62,560
- Portland, OR: $62,050
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.