How much does a welding make in Columbus?
$45,830a year
Median yearly pay for weldings in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $22.03 an hour or $3,819 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.03
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,190Median: $45,830Highest 10%: $59,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,190 | $18.36 | |
| 25th | $40,290 | $19.37 | |
| Median | $45,830 | $22.03 | |
| 75th | $50,350 | $24.21 | |
| 90th | $59,560 | $28.63 |
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 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,280 |
| Youngstown, OH | $43,910 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a welding make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $22.03 ($45,830 a year).
Do weldings make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $45,830 against $47,920 nationally, 4% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $48,190, so Columbus pays 5% less.
Where does Columbus rank for welding pay?
95 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a welding make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,560 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.