Georgia
Welder pay in Georgia
What welders earn in Georgia: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 14 metro areas, plus job counts and 49 listed training programs.
- $51,520Average pay (state)
- $38,030Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $48,430Median pay (state)
- $65,160Top 10% earn over
13,130 jobs in Georgia · 49 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder pay in Georgia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $38,030 | $44,150 | $48,430 | $58,240 | $65,160 | $51,520 | 13,130 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $38,230 | $45,530 | $56,410 | $60,080 | $67,210 | $54,340 | 460 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $38,520 | $43,480 | $50,800 | $60,730 | $71,010 | $52,940 | 680 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $37,380 | $47,390 | $50,170 | $55,600 | $62,400 | $51,520 | 340 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $39,100 | $46,130 | $49,630 | $59,700 | $69,300 | $53,310 | 5,240 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $37,500 | $42,500 | $49,220 | $61,130 | $69,320 | $51,920 | 1,850 |
| Gainesville, GA | $41,740 | $48,430 | $48,430 | $49,770 | $58,230 | $49,710 | 890 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $38,650 | $42,180 | $48,380 | $55,640 | $61,930 | $50,780 | 80 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $38,170 | $47,870 | $47,970 | $59,050 | $60,190 | $52,140 | 370 |
| Valdosta, GA | $38,450 | $38,450 | $47,240 | $59,260 | $61,200 | $48,780 | 180 |
| Dalton, GA | $35,620 | $39,640 | $47,190 | $50,940 | $58,900 | $47,300 | 120 |
| Albany, GA | $37,430 | $40,110 | $47,180 | $57,290 | $74,300 | $50,970 | 170 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $37,040 | $39,620 | $46,420 | $53,610 | $65,420 | $48,320 | 210 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Georgia
We matched 49 programs in Georgia: 48 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 1 registered apprenticeship sponsor (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Albany, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 18 | $3,364–$5,932 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Albany Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Albany, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 41 | $3,364–$5,932 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Athens Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Athens, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 19 | $3,390–$5,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Athens Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Athens, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 145 | $3,390–$5,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Atlanta Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Atlanta, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $3,382–$5,950 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Atlanta Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Atlanta, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 42 | $3,382–$5,950 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Augusta Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Augusta, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 42 | $4,282–$7,492 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Augusta Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Augusta, GA | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $4,282–$7,492 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Augusta Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Augusta, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 112 | $4,282–$7,492 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Atlanta Welding Technology/Welder | Duluth, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 98 | $16,657 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | 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.