Welder pay in Connecticut
What welders earn in Connecticut: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 4 metro areas, plus job counts and 5 listed training programs.
- $66,800Average pay (state)
- $43,590Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $64,880Median pay (state)
- $87,980Top 10% earn over
1,790 jobs in Connecticut · 5 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder pay in Connecticut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $43,590 | $49,240 | $64,880 | $81,590 | $87,980 | $66,800 | 1,790 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $46,490 | $57,400 | $75,040 | $78,250 | $89,230 | $69,720 | 670 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $41,560 | $48,580 | $63,440 | $79,980 | $110,640 | $67,800 | 210 |
| New Haven, CT | $38,720 | $48,780 | $61,630 | $77,100 | $84,950 | $63,440 | 180 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $37,360 | $44,990 | $52,710 | $64,270 | $78,090 | $56,110 | 200 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Connecticut
We matched 5 programs in Connecticut: 3 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 2 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut State Community College Welding Technology/Welder | New Britain, CT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 32 | $5,338–$15,596 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor Welding Technology/Welder | East Windsor, CT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 134 | $37,766 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Porter & Chester Institute Welding Technology/Welder | Bridgeport, CT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 43 | $13,748 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Interstate Welding & Mechanical Co., Inc. | Plainville, CT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| L.M. Gill Welding & Manufacturing, LLC | Manchester, CT | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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.