What the trades pay

How much do CNC machinists make in Ohio? $27.25/hr in 2026

Ohio CNC machinists are offered a median $27.25 an hour, most $24 to $30, from 62 real job orders. What gets you to the top of the range.

CNC Machinist Salary in Texas 2026: $24.50/hr, $51K a Year

Texas CNC machinists are offered a median $24.50 an hour (about $51,000 a year), most $22 to $28, from 11 real job orders. What gets you the higher offers.

How much do welders make in Ohio? $24.25/hr in 2026

Ohio welders are offered a median $24.25 an hour, most $21.50 to $25, from 20 real job orders. What MIG, TIG and structural welders get.

How much do maintenance technicians make in Ohio? $27.50/hr in 2026

Ohio maintenance technicians are offered a median $27.50 an hour, most $25 to $30, from 13 real job orders. Skills that pay more: PLC, 480V, hydraulics.

CNC Operator vs Machinist Pay: $23.50 vs $27.50/hr

CNC operators get a median $23.50 an hour, machinists $27.50, programmers $28, setup machinists $30.75, from 50 real 2026 job orders. Plus mill vs lathe.

Do CNC or Welding Jobs Need a Certification?

Usually not: only 2 of 50 real CNC job orders and 4 of 20 welding job orders asked about a certificate in 2026. What employers screen for instead.