How much does a welder make in Grand Junction?
$51,580a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Grand Junction, CO metro area. That is $24.80 an hour or $4,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.80
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 207 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,800Median: $51,580Highest 10%: $74,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,800 | $19.62 | |
| 25th | $47,660 | $22.91 | |
| Median | $51,580 | $24.80 | |
| 75th | $62,670 | $30.13 | |
| 90th | $74,620 | $35.88 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Boulder, CO | $65,040 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $59,660 |
| Greeley, CO | $59,180 |
| Denver, CO | $58,890 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $55,270 |
| Pueblo, CO | $51,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Grand Junction, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Grand Junction?
The median hourly pay in the Grand Junction, CO metro area is $24.80 ($51,580 a year).
Do welders make more in Grand Junction than the national average?
No: $51,580 against $53,750 nationally, 4% less.
How does Grand Junction compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $58,590, so Grand Junction pays 12% less.
Where does Grand Junction rank for welder pay?
207 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Grand Junction?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,620 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.