Welder / Welding Technician in Nevada

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.

$47,010 NV Median Salary
3% Growth Rate
6 months–2 years Training

💰 Welder / Welding Technician Salary in Nevada

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

Entry
$34,000
Median
$47,010
Experienced
$70,000

🎓 Welder / Welding Technician Licensing in Nevada

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

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

🏫 Welder / Welding Technician Programs in Nevada

Community College
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College of Southern Nevada

📍 Las Vegas, NV

Nevada's largest community college with three Las Vegas-area campuses and 200+ programs in health professions, trades, a...

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Community College
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Truckee Meadows Community College

📍 Reno, NV

Northern Nevada's leading community college serving Reno-Sparks metro with extensive health professions and technical pr...

Nursing (RN/CNA)Dental HygieneMedical AssistingRadiologic TechnologyPharmacy Tech
Community College
⭐ 83

Great Basin College

📍 Elko, NV

Rural northern Nevada community college serving vast geographic area; strong mining and energy sector program connection...

Nursing (RN/CNA)Medical AssistingWeldingDiesel TechnologyAutomotive

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