How much does a welder make in Ohio?
$50,340a year
Median yearly pay for welders in Ohio. That is $24.20 an hour or $4,195 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.20
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,990Median: $50,340Highest 10%: $70,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,990 | $18.75 | |
| 25th | $45,750 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $50,340 | $24.20 | |
| 75th | $59,510 | $28.61 | |
| 90th | $70,510 | $33.90 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lima, OH | $85,790 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 37. North Carolina | $50,590 |
| 38. Rhode Island | $50,580 |
| 39. Idaho | $50,530 |
| 40. Ohio | $50,340 |
| 41. Michigan | $49,990 |
| 42. South Carolina | $49,980 |
| 43. Indiana | $49,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $24.20 ($50,340 a year).
Do welders make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $50,340 against $53,750 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Ohio rank for welder pay?
Ohio ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays welders the most?
Lima, OH, with a median of $85,790 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.