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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$51,320
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.2% vs 2024
$55,930
Mean Salary
$51,320
Median Salary
$24.67
Hourly Rate
16,260 people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Illinois
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Illinois earn a median salary of $51,320 per year ($4,276/month).
This is 9.0% below the national average of $56,415.
Illinois ranks #34 out of 51 states for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay.
Approximately 16,260 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 3.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
Top Skills
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Monitoring
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.88
Judgment and Decision Making
2.88
Operations Monitoring
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.49
Mechanical
3.1
Mathematics
2.94
English Language
2.87
Design
2.82
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(53.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Illinois
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Illinois range from $38,890 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $76,730 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,500 and $61,520.
Median $51,320
P10: $38,890P25: $46,500P75: $61,520P90: $76,730
10th
$38,890
25th
$46,500
Median
$51,320
75th
$61,520
90th
$76,730
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,890
$18.70
$3,240
25th Percentile
$46,500
$22.36
$3,875
Median (50th)
$51,320
$24.67
$4,276
75th Percentile
$61,520
$29.58
$5,126
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$76,730
$36.89
$6,394
Note: The mean (average) salary of $55,930 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#34
Illinois ranks #34 of 51 states
$56,415
National avg. for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Illinois is $51,320 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $55,930.
What is the salary range for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Illinois?
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Illinois range from $38,890 at the 10th percentile to $76,730 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,500 and $61,520.
What is the starting salary for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Illinois?
Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers positions in Illinois typically start around $38,890 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,500 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 16,260 people are employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Illinois is approximately $24.67 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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