Where Can You Study Welding Near Yakima?
- Perry Technical Institute in Yakima, 1 miles away, offers Welding Technology (1-year program).
- Wenatchee Valley College in Wenatchee, 59 miles away, awarded 2 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, 71 miles away, awarded 1 certificate, 1 associate degree in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in the Yakima, WA metro area: a median $57,450 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Yakima
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Technical InstituteYakima | 1 miles | 52 certificates |
| Wenatchee Valley CollegeWenatchee | 59 miles | 2 certificates |
| Big Bend Community CollegeMoses Lake | 71 miles | 1 certificate, 1 associate degree |
| Columbia Basin CollegePasco | 72 miles | 11 associate |
Welding programs near Yakima, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Yakima
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Yakima, WA metro area (290 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.