Pay data / Welders / Salary / Wisconsin
Welder Salary
in Wisconsin
Welders in Wisconsin (WI) earn a median of $48,900 a year, about $24 an hour. That runs roughly 0% above the national median for welders, with most earning between $34,000 and $73,000.
Bottom 10%
$34,000
WI Median
$48,900
Top 10%
$73,000
Welder pay by experience in Wisconsin
- Entry / Fabricator$31,800$15/hr
Shop welding and learning processes.
- Certified Welder$48,900$24/hr
AWS-certified on common processes and positions.
- Specialty / Pipe Welder$70,900$34/hr
6G pipe, TIG, and travel work.
Welder pay in Wisconsin metros
- Milwaukee$51,100$25/hr
- Madison$46,900$23/hr
- Green Bay$51,000$25/hr
Certification in Wisconsin
Welders are certified rather than licensed, typically to AWS or ASME standards for the processes and positions they run. Certifications, not a state license, gate the higher-paying work.
Frequently asked
- How much do welders make in Wisconsin?
- Welders in Wisconsin earn a median of $48,900 per year, about $24 per hour. That is roughly 0% above the national median. Most earn between $34,000 and $73,000.
- What is the highest-paying place for welders in Wisconsin?
- Among Wisconsin's major metros, Milwaukee tends to pay welders the most, near $51,100 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a welder in Wisconsin?
- Welders are certified rather than licensed, typically to AWS or ASME standards for the processes and positions they run. Certifications, not a state license, gate the higher-paying work. In Wisconsin, employers hire on certifications and demonstrated skill rather than a state license.
Welder pay in other states
Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Wisconsin by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.