How much does a welding make in Dayton?
$46,560a year
Median yearly pay for weldings in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.38
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,140Median: $46,560Highest 10%: $59,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,140 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $38,960 | $18.73 | |
| Median | $46,560 | $22.38 | |
| 75th | $50,010 | $24.04 | |
| 90th | $59,490 | $28.60 |
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 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,280 |
| Columbus, OH | $45,830 |
| Youngstown, OH | $43,910 |
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Salaries for every job in Dayton, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a welding make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $22.38 ($46,560 a year).
Do weldings make more in Dayton than the national average?
No: $46,560 against $47,920 nationally, 3% less.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $48,190, so Dayton pays 3% less.
Where does Dayton rank for welding pay?
81 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a welding make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,490 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.