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Welder / Welding Technician in Texas
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.
$42,309
TX Median Salary
3%
Growth Rate
6 months–2 years
Training
💰 Welder / Welding Technician Salary in Texas
Estimated salary range for Welder / Welding Technicians in Texas, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.
🎓 Welder / Welding Technician Licensing in Texas
Credential required: AWS Certified Welder (CW) — industry standard
Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Texas state licensing board before enrolling.
Schools and programs related to Welder / Welding Technician in Texas
These listings are shown as related training options for Welder / Welding Technician in Texas. Before enrolling, compare program length, total cost, credential outcomes, and how well each option matches local employer demand.
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Texas State Technical College
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Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
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Tulsa Welding School-Houston
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Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen
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Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio
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Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio
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Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.
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South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco
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Southern Careers Institute-Pharr
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MCI
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Ranger College
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Southwest Texas Junior College
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Southern Careers Institute-Austin
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Lamar Institute of Technology
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Universal Technical Institute-West Texas
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El Paso Community College
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Texarkana College
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Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus Christi
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Victoria College
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Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi
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North Central Texas College
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Clarendon College
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Lee College
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St Philip's College
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Elite Welding Academy
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Southern Careers Institute-Waco
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Amarillo College
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Cisco College
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School of Automotive Machinists & Technology
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Vernon College
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Wharton County Junior College
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Lamar State College-Port Arthur
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Frank Phillips College
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Western Texas College
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M T Training Center
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Angelina College
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Paris Junior College
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Tarrant County College District
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Blinn College District
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Kilgore College
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Lamar State College-Orange
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Panola College
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Alvin Community College
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Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington
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Central Texas College
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Hill College
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South Plains College
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Coastal Bend College
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Fortis College
How to compare these options
- Look for programs that align with the most common hiring path for Welder / Welding Technician in Texas.
- Ask whether graduates are prepared for any required credential, license, or employer screening step.
- Compare cost, completion time, and schedule before making a final decision.
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