Welder Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median welder in the Columbus area earns $51,260 a year ($24.64 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($53,750) and 2% above the Ohio median ($50,340). Half of the 2,190 welders there earn between $47,400 and $60,140.
Median $51,260
10th: $40,10090th: $70,470
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,100 | $38,990 | $39,240 |
| 25th percentile | $47,400 | $45,750 | $46,790 |
| Median | $51,260 | $50,340 | $53,750 |
| 75th percentile | $60,140 | $59,510 | $63,010 |
| 90th percentile | $70,470 | $70,510 | $77,530 |
| Average | $54,630 | $53,370 | $56,760 |
| Jobs | 2,190 | 20,330 | 416,210 |
Columbus, OH ranks 37th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for welder pay. Highest: Hartford, CT ($75,040).
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- Cincinnati, OH: $51,990
- 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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- Assembler: $46,540
- Production Supervisor: $74,090
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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.