Welder Apprenticeships in Nebraska
Nebraska has 11 registered apprenticeship sponsors training welders. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
11
Union / joint programs
0
Median welder wage
$50,550
Nebraska, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+7.3%
470 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABC NEBRASKA SOUTH DAKOTA | OMAHA | Multiple Employer |
| ACADEMIES OF GRAND ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL | GRAND ISLAND | Multiple Employer |
| Central City High School | Central City | Multiple Employer |
| CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Kearney | Multiple Employer |
| Hanny Arram Center for Success in partnership with Central Community College | Kearney | Multiple Employer |
| NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Norfolk | Multiple Employer |
| Northwest High School | Grand Island | Multiple Employer |
| OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS CAREER CENTER | Omaha | Multiple Employer |
| Plaas Incorporated | South Sioux City | Single Employer |
| SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Lincoln | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Welders Earn in Nebraska
Wages
- Median annual wage: $50,550
- Average annual wage: $53,060
- Welders employed statewide: 3,990
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: +7.3%
- Average openings per year: 470
- Employment: 4,370 → 4,690
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.