Ohio
Welder pay in Ohio
What welders earn in Ohio: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 15 metro areas, plus job counts and 82 listed training programs.
- $53,370Average pay (state)
- $38,990Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $50,340Median pay (state)
- $70,510Top 10% earn over
20,330 jobs in Ohio · 82 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder pay in Ohio
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $38,990 | $45,750 | $50,340 | $59,510 | $70,510 | $53,370 | 20,330 |
| United States | $39,240 | $46,790 | $53,750 | $63,010 | $77,530 | $56,760 | 416,210 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima, OH | $44,610 | $53,680 | $85,790 | $85,790 | $85,790 | $70,930 | 470 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $37,720 | $42,540 | $55,410 | $61,380 | $87,110 | $55,690 | 180 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $39,460 | $47,050 | $51,990 | $62,240 | $73,970 | $55,730 | 3,160 |
| Columbus, OH | $40,100 | $47,400 | $51,260 | $60,140 | $70,470 | $54,630 | 2,190 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $44,450 | $47,610 | $50,510 | $57,720 | $69,130 | $53,360 | 860 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $37,460 | $45,250 | $50,390 | $59,570 | $69,670 | $52,950 | 820 |
| Akron, OH | $41,870 | $47,680 | $50,340 | $61,070 | $77,820 | $55,300 | 1,170 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $37,670 | $42,500 | $49,920 | $63,360 | $105,400 | $57,940 | 160 |
| Toledo, OH | $37,970 | $40,810 | $49,130 | $57,020 | $61,750 | $50,650 | 960 |
| Cleveland, OH | $39,330 | $44,620 | $49,040 | $58,850 | $68,640 | $52,080 | 3,510 |
| Sandusky, OH | $38,120 | $46,020 | $47,900 | $56,820 | $60,020 | $50,250 | 200 |
| Springfield, OH | $39,110 | $44,030 | $47,780 | $57,270 | $66,470 | $51,010 | 220 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Ohio
We matched 82 programs in Ohio: 79 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 3 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Career Center Welding Technology/Welder | Lima, OH | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 5 | $935 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Apollo Career Center Welding Technology/Welder | Lima, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 27 | $935 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center Welding Technology/Welder | Ashland, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $6,810 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus Welding Technology/Welder | Jefferson, OH | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 11 | $14,500 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus Welding Technology/Welder | Jefferson, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 17 | $14,500 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Auburn Career Center Welding Technology/Welder | Concord Twp, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 16 | $8,669 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Belmont College Welding Technology/Welder | St Clairsville, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $4,938–$7,440 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Belmont College Welding Technology/Welder | St Clairsville, OH | Associate degree | 3 | $4,938–$7,440 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Belmont College Welding Technology/Welder | St Clairsville, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 6 | $4,938–$7,440 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses Welding Technology/Welder | Bethel, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 15 | $19,285 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.