Welding schools
Compare 924 schools with welding programs in 50 states. Welders in the U.S. earn a median $53,750 a year, according to the BLS. Pick a state or city, see every campus on the map, and request info from the ones that fit.
- Schools
- 924
- States
- 50
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $53,750
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +2.4%
24 welding schools nationwide
School results
Advanced Technology Institute
Virginia Beach, VA · Private
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +2
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All-State Career School - Essington
Essington, PA · Private
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- CDL & truck driving
- +5
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +9
Arkansas State University - Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR · Public
- Welding
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- +10
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- Welding
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Welding schools by state
- Texas (75)
- California (69)
- North Carolina (59)
- Ohio (55)
- Florida (50)
- Illinois (44)
- Pennsylvania (37)
- Michigan (30)
- Oklahoma (29)
- Tennessee (29)
- Arkansas (26)
- Kansas (25)
- Georgia (24)
- Alabama (21)
- Minnesota (21)
- Virginia (20)
- Washington (20)
- Kentucky (17)
- Missouri (17)
- Oregon (17)
- Arizona (16)
- Colorado (16)
- Iowa (16)
- South Carolina (16)
- Wisconsin (16)
- Mississippi (15)
- New Mexico (14)
- West Virginia (14)
- Louisiana (12)
- New York (11)
- Utah (11)
- Montana (9)
- New Jersey (7)
- North Dakota (7)
- Puerto Rico (7)
- Idaho (6)
- Nebraska (6)
- Alaska (5)
- Maine (5)
- Wyoming (5)
- Connecticut (4)
- Nevada (4)
- South Dakota (4)
- Indiana (3)
- New Hampshire (3)
- Hawaii (2)
- Maryland (2)
- Delaware (1)
- Massachusetts (1)
- Rhode Island (1)
Welding schools in major cities
What welders earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $53,750
- $25.84 an hour
- Typical range
- $39,240–$77,530
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 416,210
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +2.4%
- 40,300 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many welding schools are there?
We list 924 schools with welding programs in 50 states. Texas has the most, with 75. Together they reported 58,548 welding graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do welders make?
The national median pay is $53,750 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 2.4% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find welding schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.