Where Can Welding Take You? Explore the Career Paths and Salaries in Today’s Welding Industry

If you’re thinking about a career in welding, you’re not just looking at one job - you’re opening the door to an industry full of opportunity. From infrastructure and automotive work to the creative arts and agriculture, welding skills are in high demand across the UK.

But what kind of roles are available? And how much could you earn as a qualified welder?

Let’s take a closer look at some common welding career paths - and how our welding courses in Telford can help get you started.

Fabricator

Average Salary: £26K – £35K
Fabricators cut, shape, and assemble metal parts to create everything from machine components to large structures. Fabrication work can be found in construction, manufacturing, and engineering sectors.

Structural Welder

Salary: £38K – £48K+
Structural welders work on bridges, buildings, pipelines, and other load-bearing steel structures. It’s a skilled role that often involves working at height and following strict safety protocols - with excellent earning potential.

Automotive Technician

Average Salary: £25K – £35K
Welding plays a key role in automotive repair and customisation. Whether you're fixing bodywork, restoring classic cars, or working on performance modifications, this path suits those with a passion for vehicles.

Marine Welder

Salary: £25K – £45K+
Marine welders work on ships, submarines, and offshore platforms. This role can involve travel, physical demands, and sometimes hazardous conditions – but it’s also one of the better-paid and more adventurous welding paths.

Agricultural Equipment Technician

Salary: £25K – £35K
Agricultural technicians repair and maintain the machinery that keeps farms running. Welding is essential in this sector for fixing structural components, trailers, and mechanical systems.

Metal Artist

Salary: £25K – £40K+ (varies)
If you’re creatively minded, welding can even take you into the world of metal sculpture and design. Metal artists use a variety of welding techniques to bring their visions to life – often combining creativity with technical skill.

Get Started with Our Welding Courses in Telford

At our dedicated training school in Telford, we offer a full range of welding courses suitable for absolute beginners through to experienced welders looking to advance or specialise.

Our courses are practical, supportive, and industry-aligned – ensuring you gain real-world welding skills that employers value.

Whether you're changing careers, entering the workforce, or looking to upskill, our experienced instructors are here to help you build a strong foundation in welding.

Location: Welding Superstore, Enterprise House, Stafford Park 1, Telford, TF3 3BD

Courses: Beginner to Advanced

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