Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Illinois
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Illinois earn a median of $51,320 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($53,750)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,260
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,890; the top 10% earn over $76,730. Nationally the range is $39,240 to $77,530.
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Illinois
How much do welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers make in Illinois?
The median is $51,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,890 and the top 10% earn over $76,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $53,750). Living costs are not included.