Electricians
$31.11/hr ($64,700/yr) · typical $24.10 to $38.70
Openings: 2,920/yrApprentices: 4,993
Ohio trade pay
Ohio trade pay runs from $18.38/hr for landscapers to $31.11/hr for electricians, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Electricians earn the most at $31.11/hr ($64,700/yr). The state expects about 24,610 trade openings a year from 2024 to 2034, and the DOL counted 11,320 active apprentices in FY2024.
Top trade median
$31.11/hr
Electricians
Trades published
10 of 10
BLS OEWS May 2025
Openings per year
24,610
2024 to 2034
Active apprentices
11,320
FY2024
State signals
What stands out in Ohio
Maintenance workers earn 8% more in Ohio than the national median of $23.84/hr, the biggest pay premium of the 10 trades with published state pay.
Maintenance workers lead Ohio hiring demand with about 6,250 openings a year, 25% of the 24,610 annual trade openings projected statewide.
Ohio ranks #4 nationally for active electricians apprentices, with 4,993 in FY2024.
All 10 trades in Ohio
Statewide medians from BLS OEWS May 2025, ranked by median hourly pay. Each row opens the national trade hub.
Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters
$30.45/hr ($63,330/yr) · typical $24.06 to $40.51
Openings: 1,380/yrApprentices: 2,152
HVAC Technicians
$30.06/hr ($62,510/yr) · typical $23.27 to $37.59
Openings: 1,360/yrApprentices: 417
Carpenters
$29.24/hr ($60,810/yr) · typical $23.42 to $36.47
Openings: 1,730/yrApprentices: 2,352
Maintenance & Repair Workers
$25.68/hr ($53,420/yr) · typical $21.17 to $30.65
Openings: 6,250/yrApprentices: 610
Welders
$24.20/hr ($50,340/yr) · typical $21.99 to $28.61
Openings: 2,050/yrApprentices: 82
Painters (Construction & Maintenance)
$23.77/hr ($49,450/yr) · typical $21.17 to $29.71
Openings: 710/yrApprentices: 228
Roofers
$23.74/hr ($49,390/yr) · typical $22.14 to $30.40
Openings: 380/yrApprentices: 322
Automotive Service Technicians
$23.42/hr ($48,710/yr) · typical $17.88 to $30.69
Openings: 2,210/yrApprentices: 76
Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers
$18.38/hr ($38,220/yr) · typical $16.99 to $21.94
Openings: 5,620/yrApprentices: 88
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025. Openings: Projections Central, 2024-2034 average annual openings. Apprentices: DOL Registered Apprenticeship, FY2024 active apprentices; trades the DOL did not publish show n/a.
Apprenticeship pipeline
Registered apprentices in Ohio
11,320 active apprentices across all 10 trades, per DOL Registered Apprenticeship, FY2024. Top trades:
Electricians4,993
Carpenters2,352
Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters2,152
Maintenance & Repair Workers610
HVAC Technicians417
Active apprentices, not new entrants. Find open programs at Apprenticeship.gov.
The Paycheck
Get the weekly pay email
One email a week: the biggest pay moves, new data drops, and one featured metro. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Ohio trade pay questions
How much do trades workers make in Ohio?
Median pay for the 10 tracked trades in Ohio ranges from $18.38/hr for landscapers to $31.11/hr for electricians, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Electricians top the ranking at $31.11/hr, equal to $64,700/yr for full-time work. These are statewide medians; pay varies by city and experience.
Which trade pays the most in Ohio?
Electricians lead Ohio at a median $31.11/hr ($64,700/yr a year), ahead of plumbers at $30.45/hr. The full ranking below covers all 10 tracked trades from BLS OEWS May 2025 statewide data. Union scale, shift differentials, and overtime can push actual take-home above these medians.
How many trade job openings are there in Ohio?
Projections Central expects about 24,610 trade openings a year in Ohio from 2024 to 2034, across the 10 tracked trades. Maintenance workers lead with about 6,250 a year, followed by landscapers at 5,620. Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new job growth.
How do I start an apprenticeship in Ohio?
Start with a registered apprenticeship: paid on-the-job training plus classroom instruction, with wages rising as you learn. The DOL counted 11,320 active trade apprentices in Ohio in FY2024, including 4,993 electricians. Programs run three to five years; find open programs at Apprenticeship.gov.
Which Ohio cities pay trades workers the most?
None of the 25 tracked metros are in Ohio, so city-level pay rankings are not published here. The statewide medians above blend every metro and rural area in Ohio together into one statewide figure. Metro pay pages cover 18 states; Ohio figures are statewide only.