Do you have to be smart to be a welder?

In short, today’s welder needs to know a bit of math, science, physics, metallurgy, and theory, in order to wield an arc or a torch. This is actually good news, as a more skilled work force is often better compensated for their labor than less well-trained workers.

What type of welding is most in demand?

The Most Lucrative Welding Positions

• The Most Lucrative Welding Positions. In 2017, the U.S. national average pay for a welder was approximately $18 per hour, or about $38,000 per year.
• Industrial Pipe & Pipeline Welding. Expanding U.S. infrastructure has surged demand for pipeline welders.
• Underwater Welding.
• Inspecting.

What type of welders are in demand?

Because of the training required and high demand for talented professionals, welders can often earn high salaries. Those who work in certain regions or specialize in a particular type of welding are in even higher demand….

• Pipe welder.
• Aerospace welder.
• Military support welder.
• Underwater welder.
• Certified welding supervisor.

Are welding jobs hard to find?

Actually, any welder is hard to find. According to the American Welding Society, the gap between welding jobs and the number of people needed to fill them will hit 200,000 in 2020. By 2026, the shortage is projected to grow to 375,000.

Is becoming a welder hard?

For most people, welding is moderately to very difficult to learn how to do, as it’s a hands-on skill that requires more than just reading. Furthermore, welding is very difficult to actually do for most people, because it takes years and years of practice, on top of learning how to do it.

How long does it take to get good at welding?

Certified Welder Career Path

Steps	Description	Duration
Step 1	GED or High School Diploma	3 Months to 4 Years
Step 2	Post-Secondary Welding Training	7 Months to 2 Years
Step 3	On-the-Job Training	Several Months
Step 4	Welding Certification	Varies with Granting Organization (Usually Involves Test or Inspection)

What welders get paid the most?

Highest-paying welding jobs

1. Welder helper. National average salary: $13.53 per hour.
2. MIG welder. National average salary: $16.24 per hour.
3. Fabricator/welder. National average salary: $17.76 per hour.
4. Welder. National average salary: $17.90 per hour.
5. Welder/fitter.
6. Structural welder.
7. Pipe welder.

What is the easiest welding job?

1. MIG welding, or Metal inert Gas/ Gas Arc Welding (GMAW), is one of the easiest types of welding for beginners and can be divided into bare wire MIG welding and flux core MIG welding. The consumable metal wire melts during welding and joins the materials being welded.