Licensed welders in Southern California
Every CSLB C-60 license with a business address in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside or San Bernardino County, from CSLB data updated 10/22/2026.
By county
Los Angeles County has the most, 127 of 395 (32.2%).
| County | Licenses | Active | Share of SoCal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 127 | 118 | 32.2% |
| San Diego County | 91 | 89 | 23.0% |
| Riverside County | 69 | 66 | 17.5% |
| San Bernardino County | 69 | 67 | 17.5% |
| Orange County | 39 | 37 | 9.9% |
Welding (C-60) by city
- San Diego 21
- Riverside 15
- Fallbrook 11
- Fontana 10
- Oceanside 10
- Los Angeles 8
- Menifee 7
- Long Beach 7
- El Cajon 6
- Hesperia 6
- North Hollywood 6
- Santa Ana 6
- Downey 6
- Lancaster 6
- Anaheim 5
- San Marcos 5
- Lake Elsinore 5
- Perris 5
- Ramona 5
- San Bernardino 5
- Ontario 5
- Temecula 5
- Rancho Cucamonga 4
- Pasadena 4
- Chula Vista 4
- Azusa 4
- Wildomar 4
- Spring Valley 4
- Upland 4
- Vista 4
- Murrieta 4
- Bloomington 3
- Victorville 3
- Lakeside 3
- Thermal 3
- Escondido 3
- Indio 3
- Encino 3
- Moreno Valley 3
- Whittier 3
- Valley Center 3
- West Covina 3
- Sylmar 3
- Lakewood 3
- Canyon Country 3
- Yucaipa 3
- Mission Viejo 3
- Burbank 3
- South Gate 2
- Lucerne Valley 2
- Jurupa Valley 2
- Big Bear Lake 2
- National City 2
- Huntington Beach 2
- Corona 2
- Orange 2
- Apple Valley 2
- Cypress 2
- Anza 2
- La Habra 2
No new licenses for Welding (C-60) across SoCal
None issued Oct 16 – Oct 22, 2026.
Quick facts
How many licensed welders are in Southern California?
395 welders with a California CSLB license list a business address in Southern California. 377 of them have an active license in good standing (CSLB data as of 10/22/2026).
How many welders in Southern California have a license problem right now?
18 are not in good standing right now, including 1 suspended for missing workers' comp. 24 active licenses expire within 90 days. Each county and city list linked here shows the status and a plain-English OK-to-hire verdict.
How do I check if a welder is licensed?
Search the business name or license number on LicenseWatch CA to see license status, bond and workers' comp in one place, then confirm on the CSLB website before you sign a contract. In California, work over $1,000 in labor and materials requires a licensed contractor.
New and lapsed SoCal licenses, every Monday
New licenses, expirations and workers' comp lapses across five counties. One short email a week.