Occupation · SOC 51-4121
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers: where it is licensed
890,640 employed across 193 industries, median wage $134,000. Licensed in 7 jurisdictions on record.
| Jurisdiction | Licences | Exam-gated | Titles used | See |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 1 | 0 | Welding Contractor | jurisdiction |
| NY | 1 | 1 | Field Welder | jurisdiction |
| OK | 1 | 0 | Welder | jurisdiction |
| OR | 1 | 0 | Apprentice, Registered (Industrial Trades) | jurisdiction |
| RI | 1 | 0 | Welder | jurisdiction |
| TX | 1 | 0 | VETERINARIAN | jurisdiction |
| WI | 2 | 1 | WELDER; WELD TEST CONDUCTOR - Physical & Radiographic | jurisdiction |
Matched on SOC code rather than on job title, because the register and the wage data use different words for the same work — California licenses an Electrical Contractor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics counts an Electrician.