How much does a welder make in Illinois?
$51,320a year
Median yearly pay for welders in Illinois. That is $24.67 an hour or $4,277 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.67
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,890Median: $51,320Highest 10%: $76,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| 25th | $46,500 | $22.36 | |
| Median | $51,320 | $24.67 | |
| 75th | $61,520 | $29.58 | |
| 90th | $76,730 | $36.89 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Bloomington, IL | $47,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 31. Nebraska | $52,220 |
| 32. Missouri | $51,950 |
| 33. Kentucky | $51,470 |
| 34. Illinois | $51,320 |
| 35. Mississippi | $51,100 |
| 36. Florida | $50,640 |
| 37. North Carolina | $50,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $24.67 ($51,320 a year).
Do welders make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $51,320 against $53,750 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for welder pay?
Illinois ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays welders the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $58,960 a year.
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.