Welder Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median welder in the Cincinnati area earns $51,990 a year ($25.00 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($53,750) and 3% above the Ohio median ($50,340). Half of the 3,160 welders there earn between $47,050 and $62,240.
Median $51,990
10th: $39,46090th: $73,970
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,460 | $38,990 | $39,240 |
| 25th percentile | $47,050 | $45,750 | $46,790 |
| Median | $51,990 | $50,340 | $53,750 |
| 75th percentile | $62,240 | $59,510 | $63,010 |
| 90th percentile | $73,970 | $70,510 | $77,530 |
| Average | $55,730 | $53,370 | $56,760 |
| Jobs | 3,160 | 20,330 | 416,210 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 33rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for welder pay. Highest: Hartford, CT ($75,040).
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- Columbus, OH: $51,260
- Cleveland, OH: $49,040
- Hartford, CT: $75,040
- Seattle, WA: $66,240
- San Francisco, CA: $64,320
- San Jose, CA: $64,140
- Boston, MA: $63,770
- Virginia Beach, VA: $62,670
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.