Welder Salary in Ohio
Join, cut, and shape metal using heat and specialized equipment to build and repair structures, pipelines, vehicles, and machinery.
Ohio Welder Wages at a Glance
Ohio welders earn a statewide median of $50,340 per year ($24.20 per hour), up 21.6% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $38,990 at the 10th percentile to $70,510 at the 90th.
Ohio employs approximately 20,330 welders statewide, up 20.7% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $51,990 | $24.99/hr | 3,160 | up 25.5% |
| Columbus | $51,260 | $24.64/hr | 2,190 | up 29.3% |
| Canton | $50,510 | $24.29/hr | 860 | up 28.0% |
| Dayton | $50,390 | $24.23/hr | 820 | |
| Akron | $50,340 | $24.20/hr | 1,170 | up 8.2% |
| Toledo | $49,130 | $23.62/hr | 960 | up 19.4% |
| Cleveland | $49,040 | $23.58/hr | 3,510 | up 19.0% |
| Youngstown | $47,690 | $22.93/hr | 680 | up 23.4% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.