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Welder

A comprehensive guide to Welder licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$54,609 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

Comparable to national median earnings

Top Paying State

Hawaii

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
HI
HawaiiCompact: No
$76,970Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencySpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
AK
AlaskaCompact: Yes
$75,140Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
WY
WyomingCompact: Yes
$66,070Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencySpecific course required1-3 yearsDetails
CT
ConnecticutCompact: Pending
$64,520Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseNo educational requirementsVaries by boardDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: Yes
$61,730Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
MA
MassachusettsCompact: No
$61,710Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
Showing 1-6 of 50 states