Welding schools in Pennsylvania
Looking for welding schools in Pennsylvania? There are 37, including 18 public colleges, 4 private nonprofit schools, and 15 private career schools. Welders in Pennsylvania earn a median $52,900 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 37
- Public colleges
- 18
- Median pay in PA
- $52,900
- Cities with schools
- 19
24 welding schools
School results
All-State Career School - Essington
Essington, PA · Private
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- CDL & truck driving
- +5
All-State Career School-Pittsburgh
West Mifflin, PA · Private
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- CDL & truck driving
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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
Pleasant Gap, PA · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +7
Commonwealth Technical Institute
Johnstown, PA · Private
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +3
Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center
Johnstown, PA · Public
- Welding
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
Indiana County Technology Center
Indiana, PA · Public
- Welding
- CNC machining
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program
Reynoldsville, PA · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +2
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
Willow Street, PA · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +7
Welding schools by city
- Philadelphia (5 within 30 mi)
- Pittsburgh (8 within 30 mi)
- Allentown (3 within 30 mi)
- Reading (3 within 30 mi)
- Scranton (3 within 30 mi)
- Lancaster (4 within 30 mi)
- York (4 within 30 mi)
- Easton (3 within 30 mi)
- Lebanon (4 within 30 mi)
- New Castle (4 within 30 mi)
- Johnstown (3 within 30 mi)
- Greensburg (7 within 30 mi)
- Indiana (4 within 30 mi)
- Washington (7 within 30 mi)
- Uniontown (3 within 30 mi)
- Sunbury (3 within 30 mi)
- Frackville (3 within 30 mi)
- Leesport (3 within 30 mi)
- Exton (4 within 30 mi)
What welders earn in Pennsylvania
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $52,900
- $25.43 an hour
- Typical range
- $40,510–$74,870
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in PA
- 17,850
- 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 Pennsylvania?
We list 37 schools in Pennsylvania with welding programs: 18 public colleges, 4 private nonprofit schools, and 15 private career schools. Campuses are in Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Bethlehem, Essington, and Scranton.
Are there community college welding programs in Pennsylvania?
Yes. 18 public colleges in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Among the 31 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,167 to $25,110. 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 Pennsylvania?
The median pay for welders in Pennsylvania is $52,900 a year, and most earn between $40,510 and $74,870, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a welding school in Pennsylvania?
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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