Thousands of verified Welder professionals across North America — onsite, hybrid, or remote. Marketplace and automation service company. Direct contracting.
Reviewed by Automate America Editorial Team — updated 2026-05-26 — citing U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics + O*NET SOC 51-4121.00.
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics job growth outlook through 2034
What does a Welder do?
A Welder fuses metal together with heat — building, repairing, and modifying everything from car frames to pipelines to skyscrapers. They run different processes for different jobs, hold the angle and speed that make a sound weld, and earn their pay by laying joints that don't crack. You'd find them in fab shops, construction sites, shipyards, refineries, and factories — the trade that holds the industrial world together one bead at a time.
Welders join, cut, and repair metal parts and structures using heat from arc, gas, or resistance welding processes. They read blueprints and welding symbols, set up equipment, select filler materials and shielding gases, position workpieces in fixtures, lay down weld beads, and inspect joints visually and dimensionally. The trade spans SMAW, MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), flux-core (FCAW), and increasingly robotic and orbital processes.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics outlook: +2% employment growth projected through 2034 (median annual wage $51,290). See the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BLS projects ~2% growth through 2034 with ~47,600 annual openings driven by retirements. AWS projects a shortage approaching 360,000 welders by 2027. Automation raises rather than reduces demand for hybrid welders who can program and tend welding robots while still running a stinger themselves.
Onboard & manage. Use built-in time sheets, expense reports, and approvals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I hire Welder contractors on Automate America?
Post your contract on the Post Your Opportunity page. Verified Welder contractors will respond with availability and rates within hours. You select the best match and contract directly — marketplace and automation service company.
What does a Welder contractor cost per hour?
Hourly rates on Automate America are set by the Welder contractor based on experience, geography, and project scope. The platform stat block above shows the live average from recent contracts. For reference, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a national median annual wage near $51,290 for this occupation (see the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for the most recent year). Specialized work commands 25-50% premium over the median.
Are Welder contractors available for onsite, hybrid, or remote work?
Yes. Automate America connects Welder contractors for onsite (any U.S. or Canada location), hybrid, and fully remote work. Specify your preference when you post the contract. You can also browse verified professionals by location before posting.
How fast can I find a Welder contractor?
Two paths — both fast. (1)Post your contract and qualified Welder contractors will apply within hours. (2) Skip the wait entirely — Search and Request Professionals directly from the Welder directory and message the people whose profiles match your need. Most urgent contracts ship within 48 hours.
Does Automate America vet Welder contractors before they apply?
All Welder contractors on Automate America have verified profiles, documented work history, validated skill sets, and reviews from prior customers. You can also request references, prior-work samples, and certification proof directly before signing.
Can I browse Welder contractors before posting a contract?
Yes. Search and Request Professionals shows the full Welder directory. You can filter by location, skills, and availability and message contractors directly — no contract post required.