Welder / Welding Technician in Colorado

Welders fuse metal together using heat and electricity to build everything from bridges and pipelines to aircraft and auto frames. Certified underwater welders and pipeline welders can earn $100K–$200K+. It's pure craftsmanship that never goes offshore.

$45,129 CO Median Salary
3% Growth Rate
6 months–2 years Training

💰 Welder / Welding Technician Salary in Colorado

Estimated salary range for Welder / Welding Technicians in Colorado, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$34,000
Median
$45,129
Experienced
$70,000

🎓 Welder / Welding Technician Licensing in Colorado

Credential required: AWS Certified Welder (CW) — industry standard

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Colorado state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Welder / Welding Technician Programs in Colorado

Technical College
⭐ 92

Emily Griffith Technical College

📍 Denver, CO

Named one of USA Today's Top 250 Vocational Schools; Denver's iconic public technical college with nearly 50 career-trai...

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Community College
⭐ 90

Front Range Community College

📍 Westminster, CO

Colorado's largest community college system with campuses in Westminster, Fort Collins, and Longmont offering 90+ techni...

Nursing (RN/LPN/CNA)Dental HygieneMedical AssistingRadiologic TechnologyHVAC
Community College
⭐ 88

Pikes Peak State College

📍 Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs area community college with 61 certificate and 45 associate programs serving 13,000+ students across mu...

Nursing (RN/CNA)Medical AssistingSurgical TechHVACElectrical

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