Welder / Welding Technician in Delaware

Welders fuse metal together using heat and electricity to build everything from bridges and pipelines to aircraft and auto frames. Certified underwater welders and pipeline welders can earn $100K–$200K+. It's pure craftsmanship that never goes offshore.

$44,659 DE Median Salary
3% Growth Rate
6 months–2 years Training

💰 Welder / Welding Technician Salary in Delaware

Estimated salary range for Welder / Welding Technicians in Delaware, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$34,000
Median
$44,659
Experienced
$70,000

🎓 Welder / Welding Technician Licensing in Delaware

Credential required: AWS Certified Welder (CW) — industry standard

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Delaware state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Welder / Welding Technician Programs in Delaware

Community College
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Delaware Technical Community College – Stanton Campus

📍 Newark, DE

Delaware's only public community college, with four campuses statewide. The Stanton campus in Newark hosts major allied ...

Nursing (RN/ADN)LPN/CNADental HygieneRadiologic TechnologySurgical Technology
Community College
⭐ 85

Delaware Technical Community College – Owens Campus

📍 Georgetown, DE

Serves Sussex County (southern Delaware). Strong trades and healthcare programs for the rural/coastal region. Cosmetolog...

Nursing (RN/ADN)CNAMedical AssistingHVACWelding
Vocational School
⭐ 78

Delaware Skills Center

📍 Wilmington, DE

New Castle, DE workforce training center offering short-term certificate programs for adults. Approved apprenticeship an...

LPN/Practical NursingCNAWeldingCarpentryElectrical Technology

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