How much does a welder make in Fort Collins?
$59,660a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area. That is $28.68 an hour or $4,972 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.68
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,350Median: $59,660Highest 10%: $74,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,350 | $21.32 | |
| 25th | $47,450 | $22.81 | |
| Median | $59,660 | $28.68 | |
| 75th | $70,890 | $34.08 | |
| 90th | $74,130 | $35.64 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Boulder, CO | $65,040 |
| Greeley, CO | $59,180 |
| Denver, CO | $58,890 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $55,270 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $51,580 |
| Pueblo, CO | $51,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Fort Collins, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Fort Collins?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area is $28.68 ($59,660 a year).
Do welders make more in Fort Collins than the national average?
Yes: $59,660 against $53,750 nationally, 11% more.
How does Fort Collins compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $58,590, so Fort Collins pays 2% more.
Where does Fort Collins rank for welder pay?
61 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Fort Collins?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,130 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.