Welder / Welding Technician in West Virginia

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.

$49,360 WV Median Salary
3% Growth Rate
6 months–2 years Training

💰 Welder / Welding Technician Salary in West Virginia

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

Entry
$34,000
Median
$49,360
Experienced
$70,000

🎓 Welder / Welding Technician Licensing in West Virginia

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

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

🏫 Welder / Welding Technician Programs in West Virginia

Community College
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Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

📍 Martinsburg, WV

Serves the Eastern Panhandle (Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan counties). One of the fastest-growing CTCs in WV due to I-81 c...

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Community College
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BridgeValley Community and Technical College

📍 South Charleston, WV

Formed from the merger of Bridgemont and Kanawha Valley CTCs. Serves the greater Charleston metro with 42 associate prog...

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Community College
⭐ 83

Mountwest Community and Technical College

📍 Huntington, WV

Former Marshall University community college. Serves the Huntington tri-state area with 59 associate programs. Features ...

Nursing (RN/ADN)LPNSurgical TechnologyMedical AssistingWelding

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