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How much does a welder make per year.

Im a 18 year old constuction worker who dropped out of high school, im trying to #job how to weld in order to earn my high school diploma

Thank you comment icon Hi Camryn, I'm not a welder but do work in human resources. In addition to Brian's recommendation, a good website to checkout is Glassdoor.(https://www.glassdoor.com/Award/Best-Places-to-Work-LST_KQ0,19.htm). You can find a lot of information on companies and careers there. Best of luck! Derek Derek Oehler
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Brian’s Answer

Camryn,

Without going into specifics about my salary, I can give you a roundabout answer. This information also can be found on the Department of Labor’s website.

So the roundabout answer. I live in NY where wages are higher and I am also in a union. Being a welder in the northeast you can earn anywheres from $90,000 - $150,000 per year. I have seen some welders earn more by being tied into a specialty company and they hit the nuclear energy plant circuits and can make a whole lot more. Hope this answers your question.
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Andrew’s Answer

Welder positions start at $30,225 and experienced welders can make up to $48,750. An experienced specialized skilled welders can earn greater than $100k. Some welding jobs can be potentially risky. There are so many different welding jobs that there are multipaths to find a job that pays $100K. It takes years to gain experience and skills and work your way up the ladder.
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Sachin’s Answer

Depends on the experience, skill and the location of the job. But in general welding is a very rewarding trade. In the O&G industry where I work for over 18 years the starting welder pay in 2020 in Texas was $35-45/hr. If you get a full time role with that starting pay you could be somewhere between $70-90K. The key to be successful as a welder is to continuously maintain your skill level and then build on it over the years.
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