How much does a welder make in Springfield?
$49,860a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $23.97 an hour or $4,155 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.97
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 254 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,340Median: $49,860Highest 10%: $72,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| 25th | $43,200 | $20.77 | |
| Median | $49,860 | $23.97 | |
| 75th | $57,440 | $27.62 | |
| 90th | $72,290 | $34.75 |
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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $117,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $72,730 |
| Machinist | $59,340 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $58,990 |
| Electrical | $49,370 |
| Inspector | $48,410 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $40,130 |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $35,860 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker | $35,100 |
| Baker | $34,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $23.97 ($49,860 a year).
Do welders make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $49,860 against $53,750 nationally, 7% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $51,320, so Springfield pays 3% less.
Where does Springfield rank for welder pay?
254 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,290 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.