--- title: "Welder Jobs in Milwaukee, WI | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/welder/locations/milwaukee-wi" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Welder market brief · Milwaukee, WI # Welder Jobs in Milwaukee, WI 43 welder openings are live in the Milwaukee, WI area from 26 employers, led by Caterpillar Inc., Nesco Resource, and SAP. The middle half of posted salaries runs $45,760–$58,916 a year (median $52,520), from the 40% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Milwaukee%2C+WI)[Browse all Welder markets](/jobs/welder) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 43 : Live welder openings currently tracked in the Milwaukee market. **Companies hiring** : 26 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $52,520 : 40% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Apprentice](/jobs/welder/locations/milwaukee-wi/apprentice)16 jobs [Journeyman](/jobs/welder/locations/milwaukee-wi/journeyman)6 jobs Master1 jobs Level coverage is 53%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 43 Hiring employers 26 Salary coverage 40% Median experience 2.0 years Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $45,760 P50 $52,520 P75 $58,916 P90 $68,526 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live welder listings in Milwaukee - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Milwaukee%2C+WI)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare welder opportunities in Milwaukee, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 43 live roles tracked in this market. - 26 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Milwaukee%2C+WI)[Compare other markets](/jobs/welder) ## A practical market plan for Welder in Milwaukee Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 43 welder openings across 26 employers establish the current Milwaukee opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Caterpillar Inc. is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Milwaukee market view into active employers and representative welder openings Employer activity · 26 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Caterpillar Inc.Startups & growing teams3Open roles Nesco ResourceStartups & growing teams3Open roles [![SAP logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dsap.com%26sz%3D128) SAPEmployer profile3Open roles](/company/sap) SST DirectStartups & growing teams3Open roles [![Tradesmen International logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tradesmeninternational.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Ftradesmen-international%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffavicons%2Fapple-touch-icon.16ef17.png&sig=1Bn885EPB34oRGkZsJ9LYPmJ3o6J-bFmDx9g3dqSQvU) Tradesmen InternationalStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/tradesmen-international)[![Alto-Shaam logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Falto-shaam.com%2Ffavicon.ico) Alto-ShaamTop of market2Open roles](/company/alto-shaam) CellAntenna CorporationEmployer profile2Open roles ![Eaton logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Deaton.com%26sz%3D128) EatonStartups & growing teams2Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 43 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [AUTOMATED WELDING MACHINE OPERATOREntry-levelCastolin EutecticMenomonee Falls, WisconsinPosted Oct 9, 2026](/job/automated-welding-machine-operator-at-castolin-eutectic-1306543c-5407-5bb6-823e-295d657e0cee)[Traveling MIG WelderLive roleTradesmen InternationalMilwaukee, Wisconsin$45,760Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/traveling-mig-welder-at-tradesmen-international-e590580d-0b58-59f1-acfd-180c7559b7aa)[Production Welder (MIG) 2nd ShiftEntry-levelCustomEquipmentIncWest Bend, WisconsinPosted Oct 7, 2026](/job/production-welder-mig-2nd-shift-at-customequipmentinc-21bfc5e7-37b2-57f4-be4e-f7227149682b)[Early Career Welder TraineeEntry-levelCaterpillar Inc.South Milwaukee, Wisconsin$60,944Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/early-career-welder-trainee-at-caterpillar-inc-338a9341-111d-541e-a12f-d9c258f38b79)[Structural Fitter / FabricatorMid-levelCaterpillar Inc.South Milwaukee, Wisconsin$73,777Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/structural-fitter-fabricator-at-caterpillar-inc-c61ab73f-e883-5451-a2cf-c3f96745cd6e)[Experienced FCAW Welder - $6,000 Sign-On BonusEntry-levelCaterpillar Inc.South Milwaukee, Wisconsin$69,368Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/experienced-fcaw-welder-6-000-sign-on-bonus-at-caterpillar-inc-92ce37b2-b84f-5fe5-8422-1af484244fbd)[Welder/FabricatorLive roleAmtracoCaledonia, Wisconsin$41,600Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/welder-fabricator-at-amtraco-07e3af99-884d-5541-86ca-6000d78fb667)[Welder - SeamerLive roleWabashMilwaukee, WisconsinPosted Oct 1, 2026](/job/welder-seamer-at-wabash-5a505ffb-4d52-5acd-975e-e586dd8ec898) [Explore all 43 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Milwaukee%2C+WI) ## Welder jobs in Milwaukee: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many welder jobs are open in Milwaukee? Metaintro tracks 43 live welder openings from 26 employers in the Milwaukee, WI area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do welder jobs in Milwaukee pay? The median posted salary is $52,520 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $45,760 to $58,916. Based on the 40% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for welder jobs in Milwaukee? Caterpillar Inc., Nesco Resource, SAP, and SST Direct have the most open welder roles here right now, out of 26 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Welder demand around Milwaukee. 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Use live demand, employer, level, and compensation signals to focus your welder search where the market is active now. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Milwaukee%2C+WI)[Get started free](/signup) Match Compare live roles against your current evidence. Position Turn proof projects into role-specific applications. Improve Use market feedback to keep the skill plan current. [Return to navigation](#main-navigation)