How much does a welder make in Bloomington?
$47,180a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Bloomington, IL metro area. That is $22.68 an hour or $3,932 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.68
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 339 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,990Median: $47,180Highest 10%: $58,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| 25th | $38,520 | $18.52 | |
| Median | $47,180 | $22.68 | |
| 75th | $57,220 | $27.51 | |
| 90th | $58,190 | $27.98 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Peoria, IL | $58,960 |
| Decatur, IL | $57,670 |
| Chicago, IL | $52,650 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,640 |
| Rockford, IL | $50,200 |
| Springfield, IL | $49,860 |
| Davenport, IA | $48,630 |
| Champaign, IL | $48,610 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,580 |
| Paducah, KY | $48,560 |
| Kankakee, IL | $47,460 |
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Salaries for every job in Bloomington, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Bloomington?
The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IL metro area is $22.68 ($47,180 a year).
Do welders make more in Bloomington than the national average?
No: $47,180 against $53,750 nationally, 12% less.
How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $51,320, so Bloomington pays 8% less.
Where does Bloomington rank for welder pay?
339 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,190 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.