Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $24.20 an hour ($50,340 a year). About 20,330 people work in this job there.

$24.20Median hourly pay
$45,750–$59,510Middle half of workers, yearly
20,330People in this job in Ohio

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($53,750). Ohio ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Ohio

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.75$38,990
25% of workers$21.99$45,750
Half of workers (median)$24.20$50,340
75% of workers$28.61$59,510
90% of workers$33.90$70,510

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Lima$85,790470
Cincinnati$51,9903,160
Columbus$51,2602,190
Canton-Massillon$50,510860
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$50,390820
Akron$50,3401,170
Toledo$49,130960
Cleveland$49,0403,510
Sandusky$47,900200
Springfield$47,780220
Youngstown-Warren$47,690680
Mansfield$43,120350

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 40,300 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Ohio

JobMedian yearly pay
Tool and Die Makers$62,280
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$74,750
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$43,930
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,190
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$52,300
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$52,350
Machinists$57,940
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,230

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.