Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Peoria

In Peoria (IL), the median pay for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $28.34 an hour ($58,960 a year). About 1,230 people work in this job there.

$28.34Median hourly pay
$50,050–$65,920Middle half of workers, yearly
1,230People in this job in Peoria (IL)

That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($53,750). It is 15% higher than the Illinois median ($51,320).

Pay range for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Peoria (IL)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.35$46,480
25% of workers$24.06$50,050
Half of workers (median)$28.34$58,960
75% of workers$31.69$65,920
90% of workers$38.43$79,930

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Peoria (this page)$58,9601,230
Decatur$57,670200
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin$52,6509,320
Rockford$50,200870
Springfield$49,860100
Champaign-Urbana$48,610100
Kankakee$47,460230
Bloomington$47,18070

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 40,300 openings a year (BLS)

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.