The median annual wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Illinois is $49,730 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,630.
Pay spans roughly $38,330 at the 10th percentile to $70,750 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.91 per hour. An estimated 17,340 people work as welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $49,730 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,630 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.91 |
| 10th percentile | $38,330 |
| 90th percentile | $70,750 |
| Employment | 17,340 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.