Where Can You Study Welding Near Sioux Falls?
- Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls, 3 miles away, offers Welding, Diploma (1-Year Diploma Program).
- Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, IA, 49 miles away, awarded 8 certificates, 2 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Mitchell Technical College in Mitchell, 64 miles away, offers Welding Engineering Technology, AAS Degree and Welding Engineering Technology, One-Year Diploma.
- Welder pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area: a median $55,200 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Sioux Falls
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Technical CollegeSioux Falls | 3 miles | 34 certificates |
| Northwest Iowa Community CollegeSheldon, IA | 49 miles | 8 certificates, 2 associate degrees |
| Mitchell Technical CollegeMitchell | 64 miles |
Welding programs near Sioux Falls, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Sioux Falls
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area (850 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 2 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.