How much does a welder make in Kentucky?
$51,470a year
Median yearly pay for welders in Kentucky. That is $24.75 an hour or $4,289 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.75
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,300Median: $51,470Highest 10%: $69,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,300 | $18.89 | |
| 25th | $46,380 | $22.30 | |
| Median | $51,470 | $24.75 | |
| 75th | $59,900 | $28.80 | |
| 90th | $69,010 | $33.18 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Elizabethtown, KY | $59,900 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 30. Pennsylvania | $52,900 |
| 31. Nebraska | $52,220 |
| 32. Missouri | $51,950 |
| 33. Kentucky | $51,470 |
| 34. Illinois | $51,320 |
| 35. Mississippi | $51,100 |
| 36. Florida | $50,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $24.75 ($51,470 a year).
Do welders make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $51,470 against $53,750 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for welder pay?
Kentucky ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays welders the most?
Elizabethtown, KY, with a median of $59,900 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.