Entry-Level Welder Jobs in California

21 open positions — updated daily

Typical pay

$22–$29/hr

Median $24/hr across 19 recent listings with wage data. Yearly roles normalized to hourly (÷ 2,080).

Top employers hiring now

  • Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases5 openings
  • Vantedge Medical3 openings
  • Rocket Lab2 openings
  • Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries2 openings
  • Crest Industries1 opening

Entry-level welder jobs are the on-ramp into the trade — most pair on-the-job training with classroom support to get you to your first cert. You don't need a 5-year resume, but you do need a willingness to grind through the boring stuff (grinding, fitting, prepping rod) while you build hood time. Starting pay is typically $16–$22/hr with quick raises once you certify.

We're currently tracking 21 open entry level welder jobs in California, sourced daily from Indeed, Adzuna, and company career pages. Every listing links straight to the employer — no middleman, no account required.

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