How much does a welder make in Cincinnati?
$51,990a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $25.00 an hour or $4,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.00
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 196 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 3,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,460Median: $51,990Highest 10%: $73,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,460 | $18.97 | |
| 25th | $47,050 | $22.62 | |
| Median | $51,990 | $25.00 | |
| 75th | $62,240 | $29.92 | |
| 90th | $73,970 | $35.56 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Lima, OH | $85,790 |
| Weirton, WV | $55,410 |
| Columbus, OH | $51,260 |
| Canton, OH | $50,510 |
| Dayton, OH | $50,390 |
| Akron, OH | $50,340 |
| Wheeling, WV | $49,920 |
| Toledo, OH | $49,130 |
| Cleveland, OH | $49,040 |
| Sandusky, OH | $47,900 |
| Springfield, OH | $47,780 |
| Youngstown, OH | $47,690 |
| Huntington, WV | $46,980 |
| Mansfield, OH | $43,120 |
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Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $25.00 ($51,990 a year).
Do welders make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $51,990 against $53,750 nationally, 3% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $50,340, so Cincinnati pays 3% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for welder pay?
196 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,970 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.