Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, Denver
$58,890
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO. Middle half of wages roughly $47,870 to $70,760.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +9.6%
- US median
- $53,750
- Metro RPP
- 105.8
- Middle half
- $47,870 to $70,760
- OEWS employment
- 1,990
- SOC
- 51-4121
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Denver pay a median $58,890 (May 2025), 9.6% above the US median of $53,750. At local prices (RPP 105.8), that median buys about what $55,662 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$58,890 in Denver buys about what $55,662 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 105.8, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 146.9 vs all-items 105.8 (US = 100, 2024).
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $58,890 | $47,870 to $70,760 | 105.8 |
| Portland | $62,050 | $53,130 to $72,400 | 105.4 |
| San Francisco | $64,320 | $56,680 to $78,920 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $53,550 | $47,600 to $61,810 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Denver?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO is $58,890.
- How does Denver pay compare to the US median for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers?
- Local median pay is 9.6% above the national OEWS median of $53,750.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Denver is 105.8 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $58,890 has about the same purchasing power as $55,662 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.