Welder Apprenticeships in Georgia
Georgia has 15 registered apprenticeship sponsors training welders — 1 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
15
Union / joint programs
1
Median welder wage
$48,000
Georgia, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+16.7%
1,720 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| Trident Refit Facility Union / joint | KINGS BAY | Single Employer |
| Hilton Mechanical Contractors | Gainesville | Single Employer |
| Kendrick Radiator Automotive | Atlanta | Single Employer |
| Piedmont Western | Covington | Single Employer |
| TCSG-Albany Technical College | Albany | Multiple Employer |
| TCSG-Central Georgia Technical College | Macon | Multiple Employer |
| TCSG- Chattahoochee Technical College | Acworth | Multiple Employer |
| TCSG-Coastal Pines Technical College | Waycross | Multiple Employer |
| TCSG-Gwinnett Technical College | Lawrenceville | Multiple Employer |
| TCSG-North Georgia Technical College | Clarkesville | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Welders Earn in Georgia
Wages
- Median annual wage: $48,000
- Average annual wage: $49,960
- Welders employed statewide: 14,030
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +16.7%
- Average openings per year: 1,720
- Employment: 14,210 → 16,580
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.