Where Can You Study Welding Near Wenatchee?
- Wenatchee Valley College in Wenatchee, in town away, awarded 2 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, 50 miles away, awarded 1 certificate, 1 associate degree in welding in 2022–23.
- Perry Technical Institute in Yakima, 61 miles away, offers Welding Technology (1-year program).
- Welder pay in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metro area: a median $49,780 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Wenatchee
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee Valley CollegeWenatchee | in town | 2 certificates |
| Big Bend Community CollegeMoses Lake | 50 miles | 1 certificate, 1 associate degree |
| Perry Technical InstituteYakima | 61 miles | 52 certificates |
Welding programs near Wenatchee, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Wenatchee
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metro area (90 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.