Welder pay in North Dakota
What welders earn in North Dakota: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 4 metro areas, plus job counts and 15 listed training programs.
- $64,880Average pay (state)
- $46,660Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $62,000Median pay (state)
- $83,290Top 10% earn over
2,590 jobs in North Dakota · 15 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder pay in North Dakota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $46,660 | $54,660 | $62,000 | $72,560 | $83,290 | $64,880 | 2,590 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minot, ND | $44,080 | $51,870 | $62,060 | $75,160 | $99,230 | $66,060 | 80 |
| Bismarck, ND | $48,870 | $61,530 | $62,000 | $62,750 | $77,180 | $64,460 | 320 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $46,660 | $52,260 | $61,140 | $64,130 | $74,230 | $60,270 | 690 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $43,660 | $51,240 | $58,200 | $65,270 | $81,150 | $60,100 | 190 |
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Programs
Top training programs in North Dakota
We matched 15 programs in North Dakota: 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck State College Welding Technology/Welder | Bismarck, ND | Certificate (1-2 years) | 18 | $6,037–$8,246 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Bismarck State College Welding Technology/Welder | Bismarck, ND | Associate degree | 6 | $6,037–$8,246 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Bismarck State College Welding Technology/Welder | Bismarck, ND | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $6,037–$8,246 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Dickinson State University Welding Technology/Welder | Dickinson, ND | Certificate (1-2 years) | 16 | $9,418–$11,608 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Lynnes Welding Training Welding Technology/Welder | Fargo, ND | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 103 | $17,375 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| North Dakota State College of Science Welding Technology/Welder | Wahpeton, ND | Certificate (1-2 years) | 18 | $6,212–$7,252 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| North Dakota State College of Science Welding Technology/Welder | Wahpeton, ND | Associate degree | 21 | $6,212–$7,252 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| North Dakota State College of Science Welding Technology/Welder | Wahpeton, ND | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $6,212–$7,252 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College Welding Technology/Welder | New Town, ND | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,070 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Turtle Mountain Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Belcourt, ND | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $2,962 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.