Welder

$62,800 earning potential

Welders fuse and cut metal materials. They can work in several different industries, so welders might build structures or repair existing infrastructure.

$62,800
High-end Earners in
BPBP Arkansas ( Top 10% )
$44,970
median annual wage
$21
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
  • Utilize welding machines to cut or fuse metals such as aluminum or steel
  • Understand blueprints and calculate dimensions and specifications for the welds
  • Safely clean, set up and maintain the equipment
  • Supervise the process to prevent overheating

BPBP Arkansas Job Outlook

660
Average annual job openings
6,000
Number of jobs by 2030
10%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2030
BPBP Arkansas
Profile: Drew Crone
Name
Drew Crone
Job
Class B Welder
Age
20
Where I Trained
Arkansas Elite Welding Academy
What I earned
Certificate in structural welding
The most rewarding part of my job is seeing progress, or even the end result, of a project we have dedicated so much into.
Don't be intimidated coming in. There are plenty of people willing to help you learn if you really want it. They've all been in your shoes before and will always help new hands. If this is the route you want - do it!
Being able to listen to feedback and actually apply it into growth will allow you to progress quickly. You will make mistakes, but learning from them, and being able to fix bad habits makes those mistakes worth it.
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