Welder / Welding Technician in Cambridge, MA
Salary data, training programs, and job outlook for Cambridge-area Welder / Welding Technicians
💰 Cambridge Area Salary
Salaries vary by employer, experience, and certifications. Cambridge figures based on regional BLS data and cost-of-living adjustments.
📋 About Welder / Welding Technician Work in Cambridge
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.
What You Do Day-to-Day
- Perform MIG, TIG, Stick, and flux-core welding
- Read blueprints and weld to specs
- Inspect welds for quality and code compliance
- Operate plasma cutters and grinders
- Work in confined spaces and at heights
🎓 Training Programs Near Cambridge
- Northern Essex Community College — Haverhill
- Quinsigamond Community College — Worcester
- Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) — Springfield
- Bristol Community College — Fall River
- Middlesex Community College — Bedford
📈 Job Outlook
National Growth: 3% (Average)
National Jobs: 452K employed nationwide
Credential Required: AWS Certified Welder (CW) — industry standard
Typical Program: Welding Certificate or Diploma — 6 months–2 years