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How much does a welding make in Cincinnati?

$46,280a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $22.25 an hour or $3,857 a month.

Hourly
$22.25
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
89 of 128
Jobs in the area
420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,280Median: $46,280Highest 10%: $59,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,280$19.37
25th$40,660$19.55
Median$46,280$22.25
75th$50,140$24.11
90th$59,760$28.73

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Canton, OH$48,190
Toledo, OH$48,110
Akron, OH$47,570
Cleveland, OH$47,020
Dayton, OH$46,560
Columbus, OH$45,830
Youngstown, OH$43,910
Welding salary in Ohio Welding salary in all states

Related jobs in Cincinnati

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$109,800
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,820
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,880
Plant and System Operator$67,390
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,430
Tool and Die Maker$64,270
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,460
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,820
Machinist$57,300
Separating$56,790
Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Cincinnati?

The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $22.25 ($46,280 a year).

Do weldings make more in Cincinnati than the national average?

No: $46,280 against $47,920 nationally, 3% less.

How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $48,190, so Cincinnati pays 4% less.

Where does Cincinnati rank for welding pay?

89 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Cincinnati?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,760 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.