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Compare welder licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$47,196
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
6 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$76
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $42,500#48 | 6 mo | $160 | 6 mo |
| Alaska | $62,800#1 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Arizona | $44,100#38 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Arkansas | $40,800#51 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| California | $51,200#7 | 6 mo | $160 | 6 mo |
| Colorado | $47,600#21 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Connecticut | $50,200#9 | 6 mo | $160 | 6 mo |
| Delaware | $46,800#25 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| District of Columbia | $58,400#2 | 6 mo | $160 | 6 mo |
| Florida | $43,600#41 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Georgia | $43,200#44 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Hawaii | $56,200#3 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Idaho | $42,800#47 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Illinois | $48,400#17 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Indiana | $45,200#30 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Iowa | $44,600#32 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Kansas | $43,800#39 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Kentucky | $44,400#34 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Louisiana | $48,200#18 | 6 mo | $160 | 6 mo |
| Maine | $46,400#27 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Maryland | $49,600#11 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Massachusetts | $53,400#5 | 6 mo | $160 | 6 mo |
| Michigan | $47,200#23 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Minnesota | $48,800#15 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Mississippi | $41,600#50 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Missouri | $44,200#35 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Montana | $44,800#31 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Nebraska | $43,400#43 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Nevada | $49,200#14 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| New Hampshire | $48,200#19 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| New Jersey | $50,800#8 | 6 mo | $110 | 6 mo |
| New Mexico | $44,600#33 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| New York | $51,600#6 | 6 mo | $160 | 6 mo |
| North Carolina | $43,800#40 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| North Dakota | $49,600#12 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Ohio | $45,400#29 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Oklahoma | $44,200#36 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Oregon | $48,600#16 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Pennsylvania | $47,200#24 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Rhode Island | $49,400#13 | 6 mo | $135 | 6 mo |
| South Carolina | $43,200#45 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| South Dakota | $42,400#49 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Tennessee | $43,600#42 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Texas | $47,800#20 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Utah | $44,200#37 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Vermont | $46,200#28 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Virginia | $47,400#22 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Washington | $55,400#4 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| West Virginia | $43,200#46 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Wisconsin | $46,600#26 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
| Wyoming | $50,200#10 | 6 mo | $60 | 6 mo |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.