Salary for Illinois

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Average Salary
$53,185
Median Salary
$51,315
10th Percentile
$36,982
25th Percentile
$42,350
75th Percentile
$60,533
90th Percentile
$69,630

Data sourced from 15,560 total jobs

In the U.S.

LocationAverage10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
U.S.$55,506$38,918$43,428$52,294$63,910$75,625

Illinois Metro Areas

LocationAverage10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Bloomington, IL$48,653$32,054$38,478$48,543$53,790$67,045
Decatur, IL$55,715$37,950$42,460$52,360$63,987$69,432
Danville, IL$45,826$35,255$36,894$46,277$51,425$55,352
Kankakee, IL$49,522$35,475$41,184$48,191$54,505$63,503
Peoria, IL$51,084$39,446$43,846$51,755$56,452$63,888
Rockford, IL$50,952$38,368$42,548$51,095$54,494$66,154
Carbondale-Marion, IL$41,976$32,186$33,627$39,490$47,245$58,795
Champaign-Urbana, IL$49,907$34,188$38,016$50,391$57,079$62,557
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI$55,088$38,852$43,307$52,459$62,128$72,798
Springfield, IL$48,312$36,377$40,887$47,300$51,205$63,316

Illinois Non-metro Areas

LocationAverage10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Northwest Illinois$51,194$37,543$43,230$49,511$54,098$64,240
West Central Illinois$53,702$32,780$42,999$52,690$69,322$69,388
East Central Illinois$50,171$33,561$40,997$48,730$54,373$67,848
South Illinois$49,016$38,038$42,911$49,720$52,008$61,721

U.S Apprenticeships for this trade

(RYA) Lake Land College (INTR)

Registered Date: 09-13-2019

Address
5001 Lake Land Blvd. - Mattoon, IL 61938
Phone
(217) 238-8260
Email
bmoore71258@lakelandcollege.edu
Contact Name
Not Provided
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Landscaping and Groundskeeping WorkersAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsIndustrial Machinery MechanicsExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticMilling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticTool and Die MakersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

East Dubuque High School

Registered Date: 02-23-2023

Address
200 Parklane Dr - East Dubuque, IL 61025
Phone
Not Provided
Email
tpotts@edbqhs.org
Contact Name
Not Provided
Preferred Contact
Email
Occupation Paths
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

MCLAUGHLIN BODY COMPANY/UNITED AUTO WORKERS LU 1414

Registered Date: 05-17-2012

Address
2530 RIVER DRIVE - MOLINE, IL 61255
Phone
(309) 797-1973
Email
banderson@mclbody.com
Contact Name
ROBERT ANDERSONROBERT ANDERSON
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
ElectriciansBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsTool and Die MakersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

UNITED TOWNSHIP AREA CAREER CENTER (HIGH SCHOOL)

Registered Date: 04-26-2021

Address
1275 AVENUE OF THE CITIES - EAST MOLINE, IL 61244
Phone
(309) 752-1691
Email
LSHIMMIN@UTHS.NET
Contact Name
LARRY SHIMMIN
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Software DevelopersAutomotive Body and Related RepairersAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Education Design Development and Research Corporation

Registered Date: 05-31-2023

Address
2216 S Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor - Chicago, IL 60616
Phone
(312) 609-9888
Email
goldiefleming.foundation@gmail.com
Contact Name
Not Provided
Preferred Contact
Email
Occupation Paths
Brickmasons and BlockmasonsCarpentersTile and Stone SettersConstruction LaborersDrywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersElectriciansPainters, Construction and MaintenancePlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersRoofersHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

(RYA) East St. Louis Senior High School Career and Technical Education Program (INTR)

Registered Date: 02-18-2020

Address
4901 State Street - East St. Louis, IL 62205
Phone
(314) 276-6190
Email
duane.mcgowan@estl189.com
Contact Name
Not Provided
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Broadcast TechniciansNursing AssistantsPhlebotomistsCooks, RestaurantElectriciansAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsMaintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralBakersMachinistsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Assoc. Builders & Contractors Inc

Registered Date: 02-22-1989

Address
2458 Elmhurst Road - Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone
Not Provided
Email
scott@abcil.org
Contact Name
Scott Loberg
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
BoilermakersCarpentersCement Masons and Concrete FinishersConstruction LaborersOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsElectriciansPainters, Construction and MaintenancePlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersRoofersStructural Iron and Steel WorkersHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

(RYA) Capital Area Career Center (INTR)

Registered Date: 11-20-2019

Address
2201 Toronto Road - Springfield, IL 62712
Phone
(217) 529-5431
Email
rferriell@caccschool.org
Contact Name
Not Provided
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Information Security AnalystsNetwork and Computer Systems AdministratorsSoil and Plant ScientistsGraphic DesignersBroadcast TechniciansPhotographersEmergency Medical TechniciansNursing AssistantsMedical AssistantsFirefightersPolice and Sheriff's Patrol OfficersCooks, RestaurantChildcare WorkersAutomotive Body and Related RepairersAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsMaintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

(RYA) St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department (INTR)

Registered Date: 05-23-2018

Address
19 Public Square, Suite 200 - Belleville, IL 62220
Phone
(618) 825-3261
Email
cynthia.layman@co.st-clair.il.us
Contact Name
Not Provided
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Pharmacy TechniciansNursing AssistantsMedical AssistantsMedical Equipment PreparersMaids and Housekeeping CleanersLandscaping and Groundskeeping WorkersChildcare WorkersHotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentHome Appliance RepairersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersPetroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

Danville Area Community College

Registered Date: 06-21-2018

Address
2000 East Main Street - Danville, IL 61832
Phone
(217) 443-8791
Email
rjrowland@dacc.edu
Contact Name
R J Rowland
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and InvestigatorsMachinistsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

(RYA) Rend Lake College (INTR)

Registered Date: 05-30-2018

Address
468 Ken Gray Parkway - Ina, IL 62846
Phone
(618) 437-5321
Email
farnerg@rlc.edu
Contact Name
Not Provided
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural ManagersInformation Security AnalystsNetwork and Computer Systems AdministratorsComputer ProgrammersNursing AssistantsMedical AssistantsPhlebotomistsCooks, RestaurantChildcare WorkersElevator and Escalator Installers and RepairersAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsIndustrial Machinery MechanicsTeam AssemblersMachinistsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Western Illinois Works, Inc.

Registered Date: 08-16-2018

Address
49 N. Prairie Street, Suite B - Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone
(309) 343-9832
Email
mpearman@grics.net
Contact Name
Mike Pearman
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Industrial Machinery MechanicsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersComputer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

UNITED TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 30 (HIGH SCHOOL)

Registered Date: 04-13-2021

Address
1275 AVE OF THE CITIES - EAST MOLINE, IL 61244
Phone
(309) 752-1622
Email
JMORROW@UTHS.NET
Contact Name
JAY MORROW
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Software DevelopersAutomotive Body and Related RepairersAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

SkillsUSA Illinois, Inc.

Registered Date: 11-30-2020

Address
133 N Parkway Drive - Pekin, IL 61554
Phone
(309) 267-9012
Email
ehill@skillsusaillinois.org
Contact Name
Eric Hill
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Facilities ManagersInformation Security AnalystsComputer User Support SpecialistsNetwork and Computer Systems AdministratorsComputer ProgrammersProducers and DirectorsFilm and Video EditorsEmergency Medical TechniciansNursing AssistantsCooks, RestaurantChildcare WorkersCustomer Service RepresentativesBrickmasons and BlockmasonsCarpentersAutomotive Body and Related RepairersAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsTeam AssemblersBakersMachinistsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

MAC Medical, Inc.

Registered Date: 09-01-2021

Address
820 South Mulberry Street - Millstadt, IL 62260
Phone
(618) 476-3550
Email
jbarger@macmedical.com
Contact Name
Not Provided
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Marquis Energy - Illinois, LLC

Registered Date: 12-29-2022

Address
10000 Marquis Drive - Hennepin, IL 61327
Phone
(815) 664-8758
Email
haleyweidner@marquisenergy.com
Contact Name
Not Provided
Preferred Contact
Email
Occupation Paths
ElectriciansWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

MOLINE HIGH SCHOOL (High School)

Registered Date: 03-18-2019

Address
3600 AVENUE OF THE CITIES - MOLINE, IL 61265
Phone
(309) 743-8801
Email
tsanders@molineschools.org
Contact Name
TRISTA SANDERS
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

AAWSTLU JATC

Registered Date: 07-24-2019

Address
13355 East 3000 S. Road - Pembrooke Township, IL 60958
Phone
(815) 405-5033
Email
Lajobiemosley@att.net
Contact Name
Not Provided
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Brickmasons and BlockmasonsCement Masons and Concrete FinishersConstruction LaborersOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsTapersElectriciansGlaziersPlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSheet Metal WorkersStructural Iron and Steel WorkersBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersPainting, Coating, and Decorating WorkersHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

TerraSource Global Corporation

Registered Date: 01-29-2020

Address
1 Freedom Drive - Belleville, IL 62222
Phone
(618) 250-4269
Email
jeff.horvath@terrasource.com
Contact Name
Not Provided
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Engine and Other Machine AssemblersMachinistsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Education Design Development and Research Corporation (Rockford)

Registered Date: 02-15-2023

Address
319 West State Street - Rockford, IL 61101
Phone
(312) 609-9888
Email
goldiefleming.foundation@gmail.com
Contact Name
Not Provided
Preferred Contact
Email
Occupation Paths
Brickmasons and BlockmasonsCarpentersTile and Stone SettersConstruction LaborersDrywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersElectriciansPainters, Construction and MaintenancePlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersRoofersHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

ROCK ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL (High School)

Registered Date: 03-12-2020

Address
2101 6th Ave - Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone
Not Provided
Email
kathy.ruggeberg@rimsd41.org
Contact Name
Kathey Ruggeberg
Preferred Contact
Not Provided
Occupation Paths
Nursing AssistantsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

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