Welder / Welding Technician in Florida

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.

$45,129 FL Median Salary
3% Growth Rate
6 months–2 years Training

💰 Welder / Welding Technician Salary in Florida

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

Entry
$34,000
Median
$45,129
Experienced
$70,000

🎓 Welder / Welding Technician Licensing in Florida

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

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

🏫 Welder / Welding Technician Programs in Florida

Public State College
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Hillsborough Community College (HCC)

📍 Tampa, FL

Major Tampa Bay area college with extensive allied health and trades programs. Multiple campus locations across Hillsbor...

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Public Technical College
⭐ 90

Atlantic Technical College

📍 Coconut Creek, FL

Broward County's technical school — one of the most affordable pathways to healthcare and trades certifications in South...

LPNMedical AssistingDental AssistingCNAPharmacy Tech
Public Technical College
⭐ 89

Manatee Technical College

📍 Bradenton, FL

Manatee County's technical school offering some of the most affordable career training in the Tampa Bay region....

LPNMedical AssistingCNADental AssistingHVAC

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