verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Welder Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$49,730/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.91/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
13,280
public U.S. Median
$53,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$53,285 #43 of 51

Welder pay in Indiana, explained

Welders in Indiana earn a median of $49,730 per year ($23.91 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $53,750. Entry-level workers earn around $38,410, while the most experienced welders reach about $74,880. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $49,730 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $49,730 is worth about $53,285 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #43 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Welder pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,410
$18.47/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,730
$23.91/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$74,880
$36.00/hr

Welder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $49,730 $53,285
Kentucky $51,470 $57,088 −$1,740
Illinois $51,320 $51,342 −$1,590
Ohio $50,340 $54,261 −$610
Michigan $49,990 $51,955 −$260

Welder in Indiana: FAQ

How much do welders make in Indiana?

Welders in Indiana earn a median of $49,730 per year ($23.91 per hour), compared with $53,750 nationally.

Does Indiana pay welders well?

At $49,730, Indiana pays 7% below the national median for welders. An estimated 13,280 work in the state.

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