How much does a welder make in Columbus?
$51,260a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $24.64 an hour or $4,272 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.64
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 215 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 2,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,100Median: $51,260Highest 10%: $70,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,100 | $19.28 | |
| 25th | $47,400 | $22.79 | |
| Median | $51,260 | $24.64 | |
| 75th | $60,140 | $28.91 | |
| 90th | $70,470 | $33.88 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Lima, OH | $85,790 |
| Weirton, WV | $55,410 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,990 |
| 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 Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $24.64 ($51,260 a year).
Do welders make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $51,260 against $53,750 nationally, 5% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $50,340, so Columbus pays 2% more.
Where does Columbus rank for welder pay?
215 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,470 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.