Wisconsin
Welder pay in Wisconsin
What welders earn in Wisconsin: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 15 metro areas, plus job counts and 42 listed training programs.
- $57,920Average pay (state)
- $47,060Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $58,410Median pay (state)
- $70,720Top 10% earn over
15,320 jobs in Wisconsin · 42 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder pay in Wisconsin
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $47,060 | $50,320 | $58,410 | $62,220 | $70,720 | $57,920 | 15,320 |
| United States | $39,240 | $46,790 | $53,750 | $63,010 | $77,530 | $56,760 | 416,210 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,350 | $55,020 | $61,880 | $72,140 | $76,650 | $63,300 | 4,600 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $48,350 | $49,190 | $60,930 | $64,100 | $70,690 | $59,210 | 230 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $47,420 | $50,560 | $60,720 | $65,900 | $67,210 | $59,510 | 540 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $48,410 | $53,060 | $60,000 | $67,020 | $70,720 | $59,810 | 520 |
| Madison, WI | $45,140 | $50,830 | $59,530 | $62,860 | $71,270 | $58,900 | 1,010 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $51,890 | $57,940 | $59,460 | $59,460 | $61,630 | $58,560 | 740 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $48,190 | $50,520 | $59,390 | $63,010 | $72,370 | $58,700 | 3,400 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $46,230 | $50,320 | $59,200 | $62,350 | $68,130 | $58,040 | 370 |
| Appleton, WI | $46,460 | $50,880 | $58,920 | $65,570 | $82,680 | $60,600 | 970 |
| Green Bay, WI | $47,150 | $49,600 | $58,850 | $61,480 | $69,880 | $57,710 | 840 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $48,780 | $54,090 | $58,800 | $78,320 | $78,320 | $63,220 | 300 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $46,440 | $49,460 | $58,110 | $60,530 | $67,820 | $56,730 | 350 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Wisconsin
We matched 42 programs in Wisconsin: 39 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 3 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Janesville, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 12 | $4,361–$6,196 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Blackhawk Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Janesville, WI | Associate degree | 0 | $4,361–$6,196 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Blackhawk Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Janesville, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 28 | $4,361–$6,196 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Eau Claire, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 21 | $4,953–$7,245 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Eau Claire, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 77 | $4,953–$7,245 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| College of Menominee Nation Welding Technology/Welder | Keshena, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 7 | $6,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Appleton, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 26 | $4,980–$7,269 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Appleton, WI | Associate degree | 27 | $4,980–$7,269 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Appleton, WI | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 126 | $4,980–$7,269 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Appleton, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 38 | $4,980–$7,269 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.