Where Can You Study Welding Near Redding?
- Shasta College in Redding, 5 miles away, awarded 10 certificates, 4 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- College of the Siskiyous in Weed, 58 miles away, awarded 3 certificates, 2 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Butte College in Oroville, 74 miles away, offers Welding Technology AS Degree and Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement.
- Welder pay in the Redding, CA metro area: a median $52,450 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Redding
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Shasta CollegeRedding | 5 miles | 10 certificates, 4 associate degrees |
| College of the SiskiyousWeed | 58 miles | 3 certificates, 2 associate degrees |
| Butte CollegeOroville | 74 miles | 110 certificates, 11 associate |
Welding programs near Redding, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Redding
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Redding, CA metro area (100 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 1 welding schools above (each college name links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.