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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,590
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.4% vs 2024
$60,410
Mean Salary
$58,590
Median Salary
$28.17
Hourly Rate
4,970 people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Colorado
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Colorado earn a median salary of $58,590 per year ($4,882/month).
This is 3.9% above the national average of $56,415.
Colorado ranks #21 out of 51 states for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay.
Approximately 4,970 people work in this occupation across Colorado.
Salaries increased by 2.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
Top Skills
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Monitoring
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.88
Judgment and Decision Making
2.88
Operations Monitoring
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.49
Mechanical
3.1
Mathematics
2.94
English Language
2.87
Design
2.82
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(53.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Colorado
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Colorado range from $44,100 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,700 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,860 and $69,540.
Median $58,590
P10: $44,100P25: $47,860P75: $69,540P90: $79,700
10th
$44,100
25th
$47,860
Median
$58,590
75th
$69,540
90th
$79,700
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$44,100
$21.20
$3,675
25th Percentile
$47,860
$23.01
$3,988
Median (50th)
$58,590
$28.17
$4,882
75th Percentile
$69,540
$33.43
$5,795
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,700
$38.32
$6,641
Note: The mean (average) salary of $60,410 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#21
Colorado ranks #21 of 51 states
$56,415
National avg. for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Colorado?
The median annual salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Colorado is $58,590 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $60,410.
What is the salary range for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Colorado?
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Colorado range from $44,100 at the 10th percentile to $79,700 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,860 and $69,540.
What is the starting salary for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Colorado?
Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers positions in Colorado typically start around $44,100 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,860 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Colorado?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,970 people are employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Colorado.
What is the hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Colorado is approximately $28.17 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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