Where Can You Study Welding Near Silverton?
- Chemeketa Community College in Salem, 10 miles away, offers Welding Fabrication Associate of Applied Science Degree and Welding Certificate of Completion.
- Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, 24 miles away, offers Welding Technology Associate Degree (AAS) and Welding Technology Certificate (Certificate of Completion).
- Portland Community College in Portland, 30 miles away, offers Welding Technology, associate degree and Certificate: Maritime Welding.
- Welder pay in Oregon: a median $59,450 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Silverton
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Chemeketa Community CollegeSalem | 10 miles | 8 certificates, 11 associate |
| Clackamas Community CollegeOregon City | 24 miles | 50 certificates, 11 associate |
| Portland Community CollegePortland | 30 miles | 247 certificates, 18 associate |
| Linn-Benton Community CollegeAlbany | 33 miles | 22 certificates, 20 associate |
| Mt Hood Community CollegeGresham | 40 miles | 12 certificates |
| Clark CollegeVancouver, WA | 44 miles | 109 certificates, 10 associate |
Welding programs near Silverton, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay in Oregon
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Oregon (5,240 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 6 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.