SOC 51-4121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — Green Bay
Green Bay, WI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Green Bay, WI is $58,850 per year, 9.5% above the national median of $53,750.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Green Bay, WI is $58,850 per year, 9.5% above the national median of $53,750. Pay ranges from under $47,150 at the tenth percentile to more than $69,880 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,600 to $61,480.
Employment stands at 840, or 4.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Fond du Lac leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $60,930. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 219th of 419 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,150 | −12.3% |
| 25th | $49,600 | −7.7% |
| Median (50th) | $58,850 | +9.5% |
| 75th | $61,480 | +14.4% |
| 90th | $69,880 | +30.0% |
| Mean | $57,710 | +7.4% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fond du Lac | $60,930 | 230 | |
| 2 | Oshkosh | $60,720 | 540 | |
| 3 | Janesville | $60,000 | 520 | |
| 4 | Madison | $59,530 | 1,010 | |
| 5 | Sheboygan | $59,460 | 740 | |
| 6 | Milwaukee | $59,390 | 3,400 | |
| 7 | Racine | $59,200 | 370 | |
| 8 | Appleton | $58,920 | 970 | |
| 9 | La Crosse | $58,800 | 300 | |
| 10 | Eau Claire | $58,110 | 350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Green Bay run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $58,850 goes as far as $62,540 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,540US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,850 a year, 9.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,150 to $69,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 840 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fond du Lac, at $60,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Green Bay, WI?
The median annual wage is $58,850, or $28.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $53,750, so pay in Green Bay, WI is 9.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Green Bay, WI earns more than $69,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,150 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fond du Lac, at $60,930 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 840 jobs in this occupation in Green Bay, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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