How much does a welder make in Elizabethtown?
$59,900a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Elizabethtown, KY metro area. That is $28.80 an hour or $4,992 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.80
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,960Median: $59,900Highest 10%: $71,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,960 | $23.54 | |
| 25th | $51,470 | $24.75 | |
| Median | $59,900 | $28.80 | |
| 75th | $65,180 | $31.34 | |
| 90th | $71,100 | $34.18 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Lexington, KY | $53,680 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $53,630 |
| 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 Elizabethtown, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Elizabethtown?
The median hourly pay in the Elizabethtown, KY metro area is $28.80 ($59,900 a year).
Do welders make more in Elizabethtown than the national average?
Yes: $59,900 against $53,750 nationally, 11% more.
How does Elizabethtown compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $51,470, so Elizabethtown pays 16% more.
Where does Elizabethtown rank for welder pay?
58 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Elizabethtown?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,100 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.