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How to Get a Welder License in North Carolina

Welder license requirements in North Carolina — experience, exams, fees, reciprocity, and salary data from American Welding Society (AWS) — industry certification, no state license required.

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Exam Fee
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Passing Score
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Requirements

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Welder (No State License) — North Carolina does not require a state-level welder license. Check with local jurisdictions for any local requirements.

Exam Details

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How to Apply

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Register with the state
Register with American Welding Society (AWS) — industry certification, no state license required before beginning work.
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Accumulate required experience
Complete — months of supervised work experience.
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Apply for the exam
Submit your application and — fee through the state portal.
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Pass the exam
questions, —% to pass.
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Receive your license
After passing, your license will be issued. Renew every 2 years.

Fees & Renewal

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Salary Data

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Welders in North Carolina earn less than the national average. Data from BLS OEWS May 2024.

25th Percentile
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Median
$44,120
75th Percentile
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Mean (average)— / year
Entry level (10th pct)—
Top earners (90th pct)—
Total employed— in North Carolina
National average$50,560

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Data last verified April 2026. Requirements may change — always verify with the American Welding Society (AWS) — industry certification, no state license required.
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