Welding schools in Florida
We found 50 schools offering welding training in Florida, with campuses in Orlando, Ocala, Tampa, and Jacksonville and more. Welders in Florida earn a median $50,640 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 50
- Public colleges
- 47
- Median pay in FL
- $50,640
- Cities with schools
- 26
24 welding schools
School results
Big Bend Technical College
Perry, FL · Public
- Welding
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +3
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First Coast Technical College
Saint Augustine, FL · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +10
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
Miami Lakes, FL · Public
- Welding
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +11
Welding schools by city
- Miami (4 within 30 mi)
- Tampa (6 within 30 mi)
- Orlando (5 within 30 mi)
- St. Petersburg (5 within 30 mi)
- Fort Lauderdale (4 within 30 mi)
- Miramar (5 within 30 mi)
- Lakeland (3 within 30 mi)
- Clearwater (6 within 30 mi)
- Boca Raton (3 within 30 mi)
- Deltona (4 within 30 mi)
- St. Cloud (4 within 30 mi)
- Ocala (3 within 30 mi)
- Sanford (5 within 30 mi)
- Apopka (6 within 30 mi)
- Winter Haven (3 within 30 mi)
- Pensacola (3 within 30 mi)
- Clermont (6 within 30 mi)
- Cutler Bay (3 within 30 mi)
- Leesburg (3 within 30 mi)
- Crestview (3 within 30 mi)
- Sebastian (3 within 30 mi)
- New Port Richey (6 within 30 mi)
- Niceville (3 within 30 mi)
- Milton (4 within 30 mi)
- Brooksville (4 within 30 mi)
- Inverness (4 within 30 mi)
What welders earn in Florida
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $50,640
- $24.35 an hour
- Typical range
- $39,200–$70,390
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in FL
- 16,420
- 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 in Florida?
We list 50 schools in Florida with welding programs: 47 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Orlando, Ocala, Tampa, Jacksonville, and New Port Richey.
Are there community college welding programs in Florida?
Yes. 47 public colleges in Florida offer welding. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does welding school cost in Florida?
Among the 47 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $987 to $34,714. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do welders make in Florida?
The median pay for welders in Florida is $50,640 a year, and most earn between $39,200 and $70,390, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a welding school in Florida?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Welding schools in other states
- Texas (75)
- California (69)
- North Carolina (59)
- Ohio (55)
- Illinois (44)
- Pennsylvania (37)
- Michigan (30)
- Oklahoma (29)
- Tennessee (29)
- Arkansas (26)
- Kansas (25)
- Georgia (24)
- Alabama (21)
- Minnesota (21)
- Virginia (20)
- Washington (20)