Welder Apprenticeship in Wyoming

Welders in Wyoming earn $66,070/yr at the median — 37% above the $48,060 national average across all occupations. A solid middle-class income that typically comes without student debt.

Compared to the $51,000 national median for Welders, Wyoming pays 30% more. The state ranks among the top-paying markets for this trade nationally.

The 2.2% growth projection is below average, but 45,600 replacement openings per year still create steady demand for trained Welders.

The Welder workforce in Wyoming (1,900 workers, 0.4% of national employment) is relatively small. Fewer employers means fewer apprenticeship slots — competition for available programs can be stiffer.

The pathway to journeyman Welder takes 3 years of structured training — 6,000 hours total. Apprentices divide time between the jobsite and technical education in precision measurement, CNC operations, and metallurgy, earning progressively higher wages throughout.

Apprenticeship seekers in Wyoming can contact any of 143 registered sponsors. Coverage is solid in metro areas, though rural regions may have fewer options for specific trades.

From $46,870 at the 10th percentile to $89,740 at the 90th, Welder wages in Wyoming are fairly compressed. Flat wage structures are common in heavily unionized trades where pay scales are negotiated collectively.