Welder Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$28.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,293/year ($3,941/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $70,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 15,320 Welder jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Welder salary of $58,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,293 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $58,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,829 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,468 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,820 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,293 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,941 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Wisconsin?
- The median Welder salary in Wisconsin is $58,410 per year ($28.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,320 and $62,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $58,410, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $47,293 per year ($3,941 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 15,320 Welder jobs in Wisconsin in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Wisconsin state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Wisconsin.