Welding as a Career in 2021

The video explores welding as a career in 2021, discussing its pros and cons, compensation, and job market. It covers welding techniques, skills, and the low barrier to entry. The video compares welder salaries to similar trades and highlights states with higher pay. It also examines the job market, noting the concentration of jobs in certain states and the competitiveness of the field. The video concludes with a comparison to other trades and suggests checking job boards for real-time demand.

What is one of the main advantages of choosing welding as a career?

• Requires a college degree

• Limited job opportunities

• Low barrier to entry

• High entry-level salary

Which type of welding is most commonly used today?

• Gas welding

• Arc welding

• Laser welding

• Friction welding

As of 2020, what was the average base salary for a welder in the United States?

• $29,080

• $46,280

• $71,880

• $65,650

Which state had the highest average base salary for welders in 2020?

• Texas

• California

• Hawaii

• Alaska

What percentage of welders were self-employed according to the video?

• 20%

• 10%

• 15%

• 5%

How many employed welders were there in the United States in 2020?

• 430,700

• 445,000

• 329,000

• 500,000

Which state had the highest number of employed welders in 2020?

• Pennsylvania

• Texas

• Ohio

• California

What is the projected job growth for welders by 2030?

• 10% growth

• 4% decline

• 5% decline

• 3% growth

Which job board showed the highest number of job opportunities for welders?

• Monster

• Indeed

• LinkedIn

• Glassdoor

Which two states are highlighted as having great job opportunities for welders?

• Texas and California

• New York and Florida

• Alaska and Hawaii

• Ohio and Pennsylvania