Where Can You Study Welding Near Fort Walton Beach?
- Okaloosa Technical College in Fort Walton Beach, 3 miles away, awarded 17 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, 12 miles away, awarded 36 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Radford M Locklin Technical College in Milton, 32 miles away, awarded 26 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area: a median $50,710 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Fort Walton Beach
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Okaloosa Technical CollegeFort Walton Beach | 3 miles | 17 certificates |
| Northwest Florida State CollegeNiceville | 12 miles | 36 certificates |
| Radford M Locklin Technical CollegeMilton | 32 miles | 26 certificates |
| Pensacola State CollegePensacola | 35 miles | 8 certificates |
| Emerald Coast Technical CollegeDeFuniak Springs | 36 miles | 6 certificates |
| George Stone Technical CollegePensacola | 40 miles | 28 certificates |
Welding programs near Fort Walton Beach, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Fort Walton Beach
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area (120 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.