Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders is $27.71 an hour ($57,640 a year). About 1,150 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($47,920). Wisconsin ranks 6th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.33 | $44,370 |
| 25% of workers | $23.17 | $48,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.71 | $57,640 |
| 75% of workers | $30.45 | $63,340 |
| 90% of workers | $32.56 | $67,730 |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | $58,890 | 50 |
| Fond du Lac | $57,640 | 120 |
| Madison | $54,440 | 60 |
| Wausau | $52,670 | 30 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $52,180 | 230 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $50,120 | 70 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -8.9% over ten years, declining · about 2,500 openings a year (BLS)
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