Welding schools in York, PA
4 schools within 30 miles of York, PA offer welding programs, and one is in York itself. Welders in Pennsylvania earn a median $52,900 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 3 mi
- Public colleges
- 4
- Median pay in PA
- $52,900
4 welding schools within 30 mi of York, PA
School results
York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education
York, PA · 3.4 mi · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +6
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Lancaster, PA · 24 mi · Public
- Welding
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +10
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA · 24 mi · Public
- Welding
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
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Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
Willow Street, PA · 25 mi · Public
- Welding
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +7
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
What are the closest welding schools to York?
The closest are York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education (York, 3 mi), Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology (Lancaster, 24 mi), and Harrisburg Area Community College (Harrisburg, 24 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach welding.
How much do welding programs near York cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $13,490 to $17,505. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do welders make near York?
Across Pennsylvania, the median pay is $52,900 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 York?
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
- Lancaster (23 mi)
- Lebanon (31 mi)
- Reading (50 mi)
- Leesport (52 mi)
- Exton (58 mi)
- Gaithersburg, MD (62 mi)
- Sunbury (62 mi)
- Frackville (62 mi)