Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Illinois

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Illinois earn a median salary of $49,633 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.7% vs the national median of $51,000. An estimated 15,760 welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $47,410 to $52,890 depending on location.

$49,633 Avg median salary in Illinois
$52,890 Highest paying metro
$47,410 Lowest paying metro
15,760 Employed in Illinois

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      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salaries by city in Illinois

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Peoria, IL $52,890 $48,620 $61,640 1,690
      Decatur, IL $52,170 $48,200 $61,450 120
      Chicago, IL-IN $50,700 $44,200 $59,960 9,150
      Northwest Illinois $50,420 $47,050 $58,430 820
      Rockford, IL $50,300 $44,080 $59,900 1,010
      Kankakee, IL $49,940 $46,080 $61,420 190
      West Central Illinois $49,180 $44,990 $65,520 1,380
      South Illinois $48,550 $45,220 $55,800 340
      Springfield, IL $48,320 $39,350 $54,720 130
      Bloomington, IL $48,160 $47,500 $58,390 80
      Champaign, IL $47,560 $44,920 $57,770 130
      East Central Illinois $47,410 $40,340 $52,280 720

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