How much does a welder make in Indiana?
$49,730a year
Median yearly pay for welders in Indiana. That is $23.91 an hour or $4,144 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.91
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,410Median: $49,730Highest 10%: $74,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,410 | $18.47 | |
| 25th | $45,620 | $21.93 | |
| Median | $49,730 | $23.91 | |
| 75th | $60,710 | $29.19 | |
| 90th | $74,880 | $36.00 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Michigan City, IN | $53,420 |
| Muncie, IN | $53,340 |
| Chicago, IL | $52,650 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,990 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $51,070 |
| Evansville, IN | $50,960 |
| Elkhart, IN | $50,950 |
| Louisville, KY | $50,870 |
| Kokomo, IN | $49,860 |
| Columbus, IN | $49,320 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $49,300 |
| Lafayette, IN | $49,020 |
| South Bend, IN | $47,670 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $46,090 |
| Bloomington, IN | $44,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 40. Ohio | $50,340 |
| 41. Michigan | $49,990 |
| 42. South Carolina | $49,980 |
| 43. Indiana | $49,730 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $49,720 |
| 45. South Dakota | $49,440 |
| 46. Kansas | $49,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $23.91 ($49,730 a year).
Do welders make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $49,730 against $53,750 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Indiana rank for welder pay?
Indiana ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays welders the most?
Michigan City-La Porte, IN, with a median of $53,420 a year.
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.