How Much Does a Welder Make in Florida?
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How much does a welder make in Florida?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), May 2025, the median pay for a welder in Florida is $50,640. This is a statewide median wage figure — it is not a guarantee of what any specific employer will pay you, and it does not reflect local metro differences.
- Source: BLS OES, May 2025 · Welder
How does welding pay compare to other trades?
The same BLS OES data (May 2025) lists the median pay for an HVAC technician in Florida at $56,670 — higher than the welder median. One detail worth knowing: the EPA 608 certification required for HVAC work is an open-book test with no background check attached to the exam itself.
This does not mean every employer or every other license in the HVAC field skips a background check. It only describes the EPA 608 exam. Confirm with the agency or employer directly.
Can a past conviction stop me from getting licensed?
Not automatically. Florida Statute 112.011 spells out when a conviction can and cannot be used to deny a state license. It is not a blanket ban.
This page is not legal advice. Read the statute yourself and confirm your specific situation with the relevant licensing board before you apply for anything.
What this page does not tell you
The material behind this page does not include local job openings, employer-specific hiring rules, or whether a welding license (as opposed to the EPA 608 exam) involves a background check. Wage figures are statewide medians, not promises of pay or hiring. Nothing here is legal, medical, or tax advice.
What to do next
This tool can read your own document or your own numbers and match them against sources like BLS wage data and Florida Statute 112.011, so you can see how your specific situation lines up. It does not replace a licensed attorney, a licensing agency, or a career counselor — always confirm your own case with the appropriate professional or agency before making a decision.