Welder Licensing & Pay in Texas (TX)

Fuses metal parts using heat and pressure. Certification (e.g. AWS) is often employer-required rather than state-licensed, though some states license welding contractors.

Licensing in Texas

Regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

Typical Pay

Median annual: $53,340

BLS OEWS, via O*NET OnLine (onetonline.org/link/localwages/51-4121.00?st=TX) (as of 2025 data, page updated 2026-05-19)