Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,180 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.64
10th percentile $37,960
90th percentile $70,220
Employed locally 1,380
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,960
    25th
    $44,990
    50th (median)
    $49,180
    75th
    $65,520
    90th
    $70,220

    Top-paying metros for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,400
    Lima, OH $83,100
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $78,450
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $77,350
    Urban Honolulu, HI $77,350
    Hawaii $76,970

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,330
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,740
    Machinists$47,990
    Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in West Central Illinois is $23.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.40 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salaries?

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in West Central Illinois is 3.6% below the national median of $51,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $37,960 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,990.