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Looking for a New Career? Try Welding!

5/19/2023

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​​The demand for skilled welding professionals is on the rise!

The welding industry offers a wide variety of career paths with wages that can vary based on location, occupation, certifications, and experience level. The average hourly earnings for welding jobs is $24.80/hr and the national median salary is $49,500/yr but this can vary based on experience, location, and shift schedule.
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​For those interested in pursuing a career in welding, there are several options to receive formal training:

1. Technical schools offer programs that can be completed in 3-18 months. Make sure to choose a program where you will earn a welding certification.
2. Community colleges  can offer Associate degree programs that take about 2 years to complete.
3. Apprenticeships take 3-4 years to complete and results in a Journeyman's card.
4. Universities offer Bachelor's degree programs which can take 4 years to complete.

Attending a technical school to become a welder is an investment that pays off much quicker than the university path. With the high demand for welding professionals and the potential to earn a competitive salary, pursuing welding as a career can lead to a fulfilling and financially rewarding future.
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 The field of welding offers a diverse range of jobs that combine trade skills with technology. Welding is both an art and a science, from basic fabrication to advanced robotics. It's a great option for those who enjoy working with their hands and value a sense of community. The skills you'll acquire as a welder are also portable and can lead to rewarding careers in various industries.

With a huge variety of career options, it's easy to find the perfect fit for you! ​Ranging from Shipfitter, Welding Research Scientist, or Pipeliner to Technical Sales, Welder Fabricator, Boilermaker, or Welding Engineer. Or perhaps you’d rather be a Welding Supervisor, Ironworker, or Welding Technician? Still not doing it for you? How about being an Underwater Welder, Pipefitter, Welding Inspector, Robotic Welding Technician, or Welding Educator? There are so many career paths for skilled welders or welding operators. 
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​The welding industry is experiencing a shortage of workers due to more than 155,000 welders approaching retirement age. Approximately 360,000 NEW welding professionals are projected to be needed by 2027 and you could be one of them!
START YOUR CAREER JOURNEY TODAY!
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  • Gases
    • Free Gas Application Analysis
    • Industrial & Welding Gases
    • Bulk & Microbulk Gas
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  • Welder Training
    • Program Overview >
      • Fundamentals of Welding
      • Intermediate Welding >
        • Intermediate Stick
        • Intermediate TIG
        • Intermediate MIG >
          • Intermediate GMAW - Aluminum
          • Intermediate FCAW Self Shielded
          • Intermediate GMAW - Stainless Steel
      • Advanced Welding >
        • Advanced Stick
        • Advanced TIG
        • Advanced MIG
      • Welding Basics
      • Custom Classes & Open Practice Time
    • Pricing and Class Schedule
    • How to Register
    • Tour Our Facility
    • Why Earlbeck Technical Center
    • On Site Training
    • Frequently Asked Questions >
      • Are student loans, financial aid, or scholarships available?
      • How long does it take to complete the program?
      • Do you offer job placement?
      • How Much Money does a Welder Make?
      • What is the Job Outlook for Welders?
      • What should I bring for my first day of class?
  • Weld Testing
    • Welder Certification
    • Send In Weld Testing
    • AWS D1.1 Send in Test Kits
    • Frequently Asked Questions >
      • How much does a welding certification cost?
      • How do I become qualified for bridge work?
      • Does a Welding Certification Expire?
      • What is an ATF Test?
      • What Welding Certification Do I Need?
      • Why Should I Become a Certified Welder?
  • Welding 101 Blog
  • Locations & Contacts
    • Baltimore, MD
    • Beltsville, MD
    • York, PA
    • Scranton, PA
    • Southern MD Welding School
    • Scranton PA Welding School
    • Arnold MD Welding School
  • More...
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