Welding Technology Job and Salary Outlook
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Local, State, and National Wages and Employment Trends
Residential Remodeling combines the following occupations: Carpentry, Brick Masons, Tile & Marble Setters, Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers, Roofers, Plumber, HVAC, and Electrical Helpers. State and National Employment Trend and salary information below is taken from ‘Construction Carpenters’.
Annual Salary Information
(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022 wage data)
Median Hourly Rates
| Location | Hourly Low (10%) | Hourly QL (25%) | Hourly Median (50%) | Hourly QU (75%) | Hourly High (90%) |
| United States | $17.01 | $18.98 | $22.86 | $27.93 | $33.05 |
| Pennsylvania | $17.63 | $19.93 | $22.77 | $26.86 | $31.32 |
| Lancaster, PA | $17.74 | $19.57 | $22.50 | $24.36 | $29.66 |
Median Annual Salary
| Location | Annual Low (10%) | Annual QL (25%) | Annual Median (50%) | Annual QU (75%) | Annual High (90%) |
| United States | $35,380 | $39,480 | $47,540 | $58,100 | $68,750 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,670 | $41,450 | $47,360 | $55,860 | $65,150 |
| Lancaster, PA | $36,910 | $40,700 | $46,810 | $50,660 | $61,680 |
State and National Employment Trends
(Pennsylvania source: Projections Central 2020-2030 long-term projections external site)
(United States source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022-2032 employment projections)
Pennsylvania
| Employment (2020) | Projected employment (2030) | Projected growth (2020-2030) | Projected annual job openings (2020-2030) |
| 18,250 employees | 19,560 employees | +7% | 2,120 |
United States
| Employment (2022) | Projected employment (2032) | Projected growth (2022-2032) | Projected annual job openings (2022-2032) |
| 431,800 employees | 438,000 employees | +1% (Little or no change) | 42,600 |
*Job Openings refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement.
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