Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Illinois
Also called: Welding Machine Operators
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois earn a median of $58,840 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,840
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($47,920)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,830; the top 10% earn over $92,680. Nationally the range is $36,860 to $66,540.
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Illinois
How much do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Illinois?
The median is $58,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,830 and the top 10% earn over $92,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 44 (+23% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.