Arizona
Welder pay in Arizona
What welders earn in Arizona: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 7 metro areas, plus job counts and 33 listed training programs.
- $59,040Average pay (state)
- $39,970Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $55,600Median pay (state)
- $81,280Top 10% earn over
7,270 jobs in Arizona · 33 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder pay in Arizona
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $39,970 | $48,000 | $55,600 | $65,660 | $81,280 | $59,040 | 7,270 |
| United States | $39,240 | $46,790 | $53,750 | $63,010 | $77,530 | $56,760 | 416,210 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $43,760 | $48,890 | $56,540 | $65,690 | $81,290 | $59,970 | 5,440 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $40,770 | $47,530 | $54,460 | $69,240 | $100,470 | $61,560 | 60 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $37,520 | $43,610 | $53,160 | $69,550 | $91,280 | $59,220 | 50 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $38,650 | $43,270 | $51,300 | $60,680 | $77,330 | $54,120 | 200 |
| Tucson, AZ | $38,660 | $46,240 | $51,150 | $62,460 | $78,090 | $55,820 | 740 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $39,320 | $44,160 | $50,030 | $63,280 | $74,990 | $54,470 | 110 |
| Yuma, AZ | $39,470 | $43,060 | $49,680 | $60,950 | $73,210 | $53,700 | 120 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Arizona
We matched 33 programs in Arizona: 33 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 0 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Western College Welding Technology/Welder | Yuma, AZ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $3,150–$9,450 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Arizona Western College Welding Technology/Welder | Yuma, AZ | Associate degree | 4 | $3,150–$9,450 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Arizona Western College Welding Technology/Welder | Yuma, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $3,150–$9,450 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Central Arizona College Welding Technology/Welder | Coolidge, AZ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $2,250–$4,500 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Central Arizona College Welding Technology/Welder | Coolidge, AZ | Associate degree | 10 | $2,250–$4,500 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Central Arizona College Welding Technology/Welder | Coolidge, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 57 | $2,250–$4,500 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Cochise County Community College District Welding Technology/Welder | Sierra Vista, AZ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $2,304–$6,192 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Cochise County Community College District Welding Technology/Welder | Sierra Vista, AZ | Associate degree | 9 | $2,304–$6,192 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Cochise County Community College District Welding Technology/Welder | Sierra Vista, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 92 | $2,304–$6,192 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| East Valley Institute of Technology Welding Technology/Welder | Mesa, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 75 | $5,690 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.