Welder
$66,250 earning potential
$66,250
High-end Earners in
Tennessee ( Top 10% )
$44,190
median annual wage
$21
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- Utilize welding machines to cut or fuse metals such as aluminum or steel
- Understand blueprints and calculate dimensions and specifications for the welds
- Safely clean, set up and maintain the equipment
- Supervise the process to prevent overheating
Tennessee Job Outlook
620
Average annual job openings
5,680
Number of jobs by 2026
+9%
Expected growth from 2024 to 2026