verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Welder Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$58,590/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.17/hr
▲ 9% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
4,970
public U.S. Median
$53,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$56,855 #27 of 51

Welder pay in Colorado, explained

Welders in Colorado earn a median of $58,590 per year ($28.17 per hour), which is 9% above the national median of $53,750. Entry-level workers earn around $44,100, while the most experienced welders reach about $79,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $58,590 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $58,590 is worth about $56,855 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #27 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Welder pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,100
$21.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,590
$28.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,700
$38.32/hr

Welder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $58,590 $56,855
Wyoming $63,820 $68,852 −$5,230
New Mexico $59,840 $64,894 −$1,250
Utah $58,380 $59,051 +$210
Nebraska $52,220 $57,956 +$6,370
Oklahoma $49,720 $56,601 +$8,870
Kansas $49,410 $54,859 +$9,180

Welder in Colorado: FAQ

How much do welders make in Colorado?

Welders in Colorado earn a median of $58,590 per year ($28.17 per hour), compared with $53,750 nationally.

Does Colorado pay welders well?

At $58,590, Colorado pays 9% above the national median for welders. An estimated 4,970 work in the state.

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