How much does a welder make in Chicago?
$52,650a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $25.31 an hour or $4,388 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.31
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 185 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 9,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,130Median: $52,650Highest 10%: $74,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,130 | $18.81 | |
| 25th | $46,270 | $22.25 | |
| Median | $52,650 | $25.31 | |
| 75th | $61,750 | $29.69 | |
| 90th | $74,450 | $35.79 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Peoria, IL | $58,960 |
| Decatur, IL | $57,670 |
| 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 |
| Bloomington, IL | $47,180 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $25.31 ($52,650 a year).
Do welders make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $52,650 against $53,750 nationally, 2% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $51,320, so Chicago pays 3% more.
Where does Chicago rank for welder pay?
185 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,450 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.