Colorado
Welder pay in Colorado
What welders earn in Colorado: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 7 metro areas, plus job counts and 47 listed training programs.
- $60,410Average pay (state)
- $44,100Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $58,590Median pay (state)
- $79,700Top 10% earn over
4,970 jobs in Colorado · 47 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder pay in Colorado
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $44,100 | $47,860 | $58,590 | $69,540 | $79,700 | $60,410 | 4,970 |
| United States | $39,240 | $46,790 | $53,750 | $63,010 | $77,530 | $56,760 | 416,210 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $46,350 | $49,190 | $65,040 | $69,810 | $76,200 | $62,840 | 260 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $44,350 | $47,450 | $59,660 | $70,890 | $74,130 | $59,610 | 440 |
| Greeley, CO | $43,980 | $48,040 | $59,180 | $68,780 | $76,010 | $59,570 | 730 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $45,060 | $47,870 | $58,890 | $70,760 | $79,700 | $61,470 | 1,990 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $43,760 | $47,930 | $55,270 | $62,990 | $95,430 | $59,190 | 470 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $40,800 | $47,660 | $51,580 | $62,670 | $74,620 | $56,350 | 170 |
| Pueblo, CO | $42,520 | $47,060 | $51,190 | $59,300 | $66,560 | $54,290 | 310 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Colorado
We matched 47 programs in Colorado: 40 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 7 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aims Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Greeley, CO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 29 | $2,426–$12,266 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Aims Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Greeley, CO | Associate degree | 5 | $2,426–$12,266 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Aims Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Greeley, CO | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 189 | $2,426–$12,266 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Aims Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Greeley, CO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 56 | $2,426–$12,266 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Colorado Mesa University Welding Technology/Welder | Grand Junction, CO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 38 | $10,257–$25,986 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Colorado Mountain College Welding Technology/Welder | Glenwood Springs, CO | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 19 | $2,688–$13,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Community College of Denver Welding Technology/Welder | Denver, CO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $5,218–$18,438 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Community College of Denver Welding Technology/Welder | Denver, CO | Associate degree | 13 | $5,218–$18,438 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Community College of Denver Welding Technology/Welder | Denver, CO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 72 | $5,218–$18,438 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Emily Griffith Technical College Welding Technology/Welder | Denver, CO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 29 | $12,175 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.