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How much does a welding make in Indianapolis?

$38,970a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $18.74 an hour or $3,248 a month.

Hourly
$18.74
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
121 of 128
Jobs in the area
550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,910Median: $38,970Highest 10%: $51,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,910$17.75
25th$36,910$17.75
Median$38,970$18.74
75th$47,530$22.85
90th$51,510$24.76

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Louisville, KY$50,740
Elkhart, IN$47,840
Chicago, IL$46,710
South Bend, IN$46,460
Cincinnati, OH$46,280
Fort Wayne, IN$44,670
Evansville, IN$44,240
Welding salary in Indiana Welding salary in all states

Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$109,100
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$80,200
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$79,160
Petroleum Pump System Operator$78,350
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,080
Plant and System Operator$72,780
Crushing$63,800
Tool and Die Maker$62,040
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,530
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Indianapolis?

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $18.74 ($38,970 a year).

Do weldings make more in Indianapolis than the national average?

No: $38,970 against $47,920 nationally, 19% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $43,960, so Indianapolis pays 11% less.

Where does Indianapolis rank for welding pay?

121 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Indianapolis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,510 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.