Welding schools in Wooster, OH
6 schools within 30 miles of Wooster, OH offer welding programs, and the closest is Wayne County Schools Career Center in Smithville, 5 miles away. Welders in Ohio earn a median $50,340 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 6
- Closest
- 5 mi
- Public colleges
- 6
- Median pay in OH
- $50,340
6 welding schools within 30 mi of Wooster, OH
School results
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Smithville, OH · 4.5 mi · Public
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center
Ashland, OH · 18 mi · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +4
Portage Lakes Career Center
Uniontown, OH · 25 mi · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +5
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Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education
Canton, OH · 29 mi · Public
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
What welders earn in Ohio
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $50,340
- $24.20 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,990–$70,510
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in OH
- 20,330
- 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
What are the closest welding schools to Wooster?
The closest are Wayne County Schools Career Center (Smithville, 5 mi), Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center (Ashland, 18 mi), and Portage Lakes Career Center (Uniontown, 25 mi). In total, 6 schools within 30 miles teach welding.
How much do welding programs near Wooster cost?
For the 6 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,986 to $29,232. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do welders make near Wooster?
Across Ohio, the median pay is $50,340 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a welding school in Wooster?
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.
Welding schools in nearby cities
- Ashland (20 mi)
- Akron (28 mi)
- Canton (30 mi)
- Brunswick (30 mi)
- Mansfield (32 mi)
- New Philadelphia (35 mi)
- Shelby (38 mi)
- Mount Vernon (41 mi)