Occupation is in demand for the following regions:
Career Cluster
Some machine operators work a great deal of overtime. Overtime hours increase monthly earnings.
Wages vary by employer and area of the country. The operator's level of skill and responsibility also affect wages.
Welding and soldering machine operators who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance.
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders (SOC 51-4122)
(1) Wage estimate isn't available.
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $13.67 | $16.35 | $20.14 |
| Yearly | $28,435 | $34,015 | $41,895 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $13.92 | $16.62 | $20.84 |
| Yearly | $28,963 | $34,573 | $43,347 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $10.18 | $11.04 | $11.90 |
| Yearly | $21,184 | $22,965 | $24,746 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $11.79 | $15.05 | $20.88 |
| Yearly | $24,528 | $31,298 | $43,429 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $13.43 | $14.93 | $18.47 |
| Yearly | $27,928 | $31,054 | $38,414 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $14.08 | $16.28 | $18.30 |
| Yearly | $29,282 | $33,858 | $38,063 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $15.47 | $17.52 | $19.76 |
| Yearly | $32,182 | $36,444 | $41,092 | |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area | Hourly | $14.94 | $17.74 | $20.71 |
| Yearly | $31,072 | $36,893 | $43,074 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $14.33 | $16.56 | $18.51 |
| Yearly | $29,797 | $34,440 | $38,495 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Yearly | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Yearly | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Will County | Hourly | $13.59 | $15.06 | $18.05 |
| Yearly | $28,261 | $31,323 | $37,544 | |
| United States | Hourly | $15.16 | $18.42 | $22.84 |
| Yearly | $31,540 | $38,310 | $47,510 | |