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Where the Jobs Are — Part 2
Welding jobs are growing in the Midwest as industry expands and skilled welders retire
October 2025
Known as America’s industrial heartland, the Midwest is home to factories, ingenuity, and a passion for metal. And yet, welders remain in high demand across the region. Whether you’re thinking of welding as a career path or profiling this field professionally, the need for skilled welders is strong due to manufacturing, infrastructure, and an aging skilled workforce.
Here’s a deeper look at where the welding opportunities are concentrated in the Midwest and why.
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