Welder
Overview and Key Facts


Education
High school diploma or equivalent

Median Pay
$42,490

Job Growth
3.10%
(US Average)

Jobs in 2029
452,500
What Do They Do?
A welder could...Overview
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What do race cars, bridges, boats, computers, bikes, and cell phones all have in common? They all require welding, or using tools to permanently bond pieces of metal together. Welders' skills are needed to assemble many of the objects you encounter and use every day. A career in welding could take you to the garage for a famous car race, to the tops of the highest buildings, or even to the bottom of the ocean!
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Do You Have the Skills and Characteristics of a Welder?

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