How much does a welder make in Bowling Green?
$53,630a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Bowling Green, KY metro area. That is $25.78 an hour or $4,469 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.78
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 164 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,710Median: $53,630Highest 10%: $59,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,710 | $20.53 | |
| 25th | $47,910 | $23.03 | |
| Median | $53,630 | $25.78 | |
| 75th | $53,630 | $25.78 | |
| 90th | $59,820 | $28.76 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Elizabethtown, KY | $59,900 |
| Lexington, KY | $53,680 |
| Clarksville, TN | $52,970 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,990 |
| Owensboro, KY | $51,700 |
| Louisville, KY | $50,870 |
| Paducah, KY | $48,560 |
| Huntington, WV | $46,980 |
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Salaries for every job in Bowling Green, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Bowling Green?
The median hourly pay in the Bowling Green, KY metro area is $25.78 ($53,630 a year).
Do welders make more in Bowling Green than the national average?
Yes: $53,630 against $53,750 nationally, 0% more.
How does Bowling Green compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $51,470, so Bowling Green pays 4% more.
Where does Bowling Green rank for welder pay?
164 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Bowling Green?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,820 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.