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Career A
Skilled Trades
Welder
Join metals using heat — from construction sites to pipelines and aerospace. Specialty welders can earn $100k+.
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ROI · Strong
Entry salary$40,000
Mid-career$58,000
Senior$95,000
10-yr growth+2%
Open jobs47,000
Fastest path6–18 months
Lowest cost pathPaid / Free
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no-degree-requiredhands-on
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