How much does a Heavy Equipment Welder make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Heavy Equipment Welder in Denver, CO is $50,212. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,757 to $54,412, with most professionals earning between $41,701 and $58,237.

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Heavy Equipment Welder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $41,701 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $45,757 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $50,212 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $54,412 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $58,237 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25% $45,757 10% $41,701 90% $58,237 75% $54,412 $50,212 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Heavy Equipment Welder ?

A welder or lit operator is a tradesperson who specializes in fusing materials together. The term welder refers to the operator, the machine is referred to as the welding power supply. The materials to be joined can be metals (such as steel, aluminum, brass, stainless steel etc.) or varieties of plastic or polymer. Welders typically have to have good dexterity and attention to detail, as well as technical knowledge about the materials being joined and best practices in the field....

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Job Openings for Heavy Equipment Welder in Denver, CO

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  1. Down a level:

    Welder I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Heavy Equipment Welder

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Welder III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Heavy Equipment Welder in Denver, CO. The base salary for Heavy Equipment Welder ranges from $45,757 to $54,412 with the average base salary of $50,212. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,757 to $54,412 with the average total cash compensation of $50,212.
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