Welder Apprenticeships in South Carolina
South Carolina has 42 registered apprenticeship sponsors training welders. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
42
Union / joint programs
0
Median welder wage
$49,120
South Carolina, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+9.5%
990 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB Construction Group LLC | Goose Creek | Single Employer |
| A.O. Smith | McBee | Single Employer |
| Bamberg Job Corps Center | Bamberg | Single Employer |
| BID Group Technologies US Inc. | St. George | Single Employer |
| Carolina Cotton Works, Inc. | Gaffney | Single Employer |
| Champion Aerospace | Liberty | Multiple Employer |
| Clemson University Facilities | Clemson | Single Employer |
| Confluence Watersports | Greenville | Single Employer |
| Cryogenic Technology Resources | Rock Hill | Single Employer |
| Cullum Constructors Inc. | North Charleston | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Welders Earn in South Carolina
Wages
- Median annual wage: $49,120
- Average annual wage: $50,900
- Welders employed statewide: 7,600
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: +9.5%
- Average openings per year: 990
- Employment: 8,950 → 9,800
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.