Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders is $23.17 an hour ($48,190 a year). About 2,190 people work in this job there.

$23.17Median hourly pay
$42,020–$59,560Middle half of workers, yearly
2,190People in this job in Ohio

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($47,920). Ohio ranks 24th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders in Ohio

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.13$37,710
25% of workers$20.20$42,020
Half of workers (median)$23.17$48,190
75% of workers$28.63$59,560
90% of workers$33.12$68,880

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Canton-Massillon$48,19090
Toledo$48,110170
Mansfield$47,69040
Akron$47,57070
Cleveland$47,020400
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$46,56080
Cincinnati$46,280420
Columbus$45,830180
Youngstown-Warren$43,91050
Springfield$38,44040
Lima$36,49040

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

Education, experience and outlook for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -8.9% over ten years, declining · about 2,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Ohio

JobMedian yearly pay
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,130
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,340
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,420
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,880
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$52,300
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,310
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56,870
Machinists$57,940

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.