according to the bureau of labor statistics, welders can seek employment in a variety of industries, from car racing to manufacturing. a welder’s daily routine and regular toolkit may vary from one industry to the next. a welder heats metal pieces to melt and fuse them together or permanently join two metal parts together. the most common type of welding used today is arc welding, which uses electrical currents to create heat and bond metals together, but there are more than 100 different processes a welder can use.

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according to bls, the median annual wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers was $44,190 in may 2020. pay varies for welders based on experience, skill level, industry, and the size of the employer.

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welders are often employed in manufacturing, repair and maintenance, and merchant wholesale. some welders are self-employed. welders can be employed as boilermakers, pipefitters, structural welders, specialty trade contractors, and many other welding-related jobs. many welders may work outdoors in a variety of climates on scaffolding and platforms, while at other times, welders make work indoors in confined areas.

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the bls predicts the job outlook for welders will increase by 8% from 2020 to 2030 and the outlook for pipefitters will increase by 5% in those same years.

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