Where the Jobs Are - Part 1

Explore regional welding job trends, wage data, and industry demand in the Eastern United States
June 2025
By: KRISTIN CAMPBELL and ALEXANDRA QUIÑONES

Welding careers span coast to coast, with each region offering unique opportunities — from high-tech aerospace welding in California to union-driven construction projects in the Northeast and infrastructure work in the South. This three-part series will explore regional welding job trends across the country. This article covers the Eastern United States, highlighting opportunities from New England’s defense shipyards to the Southeast’s growing energy and automotive sectors.

 

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