Welder pay in Oklahoma
What welders earn in Oklahoma: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 5 metro areas, plus job counts and 39 listed training programs.
- $52,860Average pay (state)
- $37,860Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $49,720Median pay (state)
- $70,640Top 10% earn over
9,960 jobs in Oklahoma · 39 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder pay in Oklahoma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $37,860 | $44,920 | $49,720 | $60,790 | $70,640 | $52,860 | 9,960 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | $39,960 | $47,600 | $53,550 | $61,810 | $72,740 | $55,540 | 4,520 |
| Lawton, OK | $38,190 | $38,190 | $49,720 | $59,450 | $79,200 | $52,610 | 80 |
| Enid, OK | $36,330 | $38,400 | $49,090 | $70,740 | $80,530 | $55,510 | 90 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $37,560 | $42,740 | $48,760 | $59,600 | $70,640 | $52,120 | 2,200 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $36,900 | $40,030 | $46,630 | $50,170 | $58,140 | $47,400 | 400 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Oklahoma
We matched 39 programs in Oklahoma: 37 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autry Technology Center Welding Technology/Welder | Enid, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $4,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Caddo Kiowa Technology Center Welding Technology/Welder | Fort Cobb, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 16 | $2,400 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Canadian Valley Technology Center Welding Technology/Welder | El Reno, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 64 | $4,562 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Central Technology Center Welding Technology/Welder | Drumright, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 26 | $2,659 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Chisholm Trail Technology Center Welding Technology/Welder | Omega, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $1,920 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center Welding Technology/Welder | Choctaw, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $4,090 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Francis Tuttle Technology Center Welding Technology/Welder | Oklahoma City, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $2,880 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Francis Tuttle Technology Center Welding Technology/Welder | Oklahoma City, OK | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 28 | $2,880 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Gordon Cooper Technology Center Welding Technology/Welder | Shawnee, OK | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 18 | $5,682 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Great Plains Technology Center Welding Technology/Welder | Lawton, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 8 | $5,959 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.