How much does a welder make in Lexington?
$53,680a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $25.81 an hour or $4,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.81
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 163 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,170Median: $53,680Highest 10%: $66,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,170 | $19.31 | |
| 25th | $47,390 | $22.78 | |
| Median | $53,680 | $25.81 | |
| 75th | $64,740 | $31.13 | |
| 90th | $66,300 | $31.88 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Elizabethtown, KY | $59,900 |
| 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 Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $25.81 ($53,680 a year).
Do welders make more in Lexington than the national average?
Yes: $53,680 against $53,750 nationally, 0% more.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $51,470, so Lexington pays 4% more.
Where does Lexington rank for welder pay?
163 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,300 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.