Average Welder Salary in Ohio

Trades · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Welder in Ohio earns $45,800 per year, which is below the national average of $47,540. This translates to approximately $22.02 per hour, $1,762 biweekly, or $3,817 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Ohio is 12% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$34,400	$16.54
Average (50th)	$45,800	$22.02
Experienced (75th)	$52,700	$25.32
Top Earners (90th)	$59,500	$28.61

Welder Salary by City in Ohio

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Columbus	$49,500	$4,125/mo
Cleveland	$46,700	$3,892/mo
Cincinnati	$44,900	$3,742/mo
Dayton	$43,500	$3,625/mo
Toledo	$42,600	$3,550/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Trades
Typical Education	High school + training
Job Growth (2022-2032)	2% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	0%-3.75% (progressive)
State Minimum Wage	$10.45/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.88 (-12% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Ohio

Major employers hiring Welders in Ohio include Cleveland Clinic, Procter & Gamble, Cardinal Health, Nationwide, and Progressive. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for trades professionals.

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