How much does a welder make in Decatur?
$57,670a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Decatur, IL metro area. That is $27.73 an hour or $4,806 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.73
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,020Median: $57,670Highest 10%: $66,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| 25th | $48,840 | $23.48 | |
| Median | $57,670 | $27.73 | |
| 75th | $62,760 | $30.17 | |
| 90th | $66,200 | $31.83 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Peoria, IL | $58,960 |
| 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 |
| Bloomington, IL | $47,180 |
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Salaries for every job in Decatur, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Decatur?
The median hourly pay in the Decatur, IL metro area is $27.73 ($57,670 a year).
Do welders make more in Decatur than the national average?
Yes: $57,670 against $53,750 nationally, 7% more.
How does Decatur compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $51,320, so Decatur pays 12% more.
Where does Decatur rank for welder pay?
102 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Decatur?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,200 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.