How much does a welder make in Lima?
$85,790a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Lima, OH metro area. That is $41.25 an hour or $7,149 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.25
- Vs. national median
- +60%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,610Median: $85,790Highest 10%: $85,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,610 | $21.45 | |
| 25th | $53,680 | $25.81 | |
| Median | $85,790 | $41.25 | |
| 75th | $85,790 | $41.25 | |
| 90th | $85,790 | $41.25 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Weirton, WV | $55,410 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,990 |
| Columbus, OH | $51,260 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Lima
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Tool and Die Maker | $84,730 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $76,350 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $64,310 |
| Inspector | $57,990 |
| Machinist | $53,950 |
| Coating | $48,040 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $46,240 |
| Extruding | $45,920 |
| Food Batchmaker | $43,990 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $43,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Lima?
The median hourly pay in the Lima, OH metro area is $41.25 ($85,790 a year).
Do welders make more in Lima than the national average?
Yes: $85,790 against $53,750 nationally, 60% more.
How does Lima compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $50,340, so Lima pays 70% more.
Where does Lima rank for welder pay?
1 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Lima?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,790 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.