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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers average salary by city in Illinois
- Peoria$61,580
- Decatur$58,230
- Chicago$56,180
- Rockford$53,380
- Springfield$52,990
- Champaign$51,710
- Kankakee$50,870
- Bloomington$47,750
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $61,580 | $58,960 | $50,050 | $48,752 | 91 |
| Decatur | $58,230 | $57,670 | $48,840 | $46,226 | 88 |
| Chicago | $56,180 | $52,650 | $46,270 | $44,681 | 104 |
| Rockford | $53,380 | $50,200 | $45,190 | $42,570 | 92 |
| Springfield | $52,990 | $49,860 | $43,200 | $42,276 | 93 |
| Champaign | $51,710 | $48,610 | $45,040 | $41,310 | 93 |
| Kankakee | $50,870 | $47,460 | $40,490 | $40,677 | 96 |
| Bloomington | $47,750 | $47,180 | $38,520 | $38,325 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in other states
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4121.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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