As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Welding Engineer in Boulder, CO is $108,075, equivalent to $52 per hour, $2,078 weekly, or $9,006 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Welding Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Welding Engineer in Boulder, CO vary widely, spanning from $94,216 to $121,124. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($100,821) and 75th percentile ($114,905), while top earners (90th percentile) make $121,124 per year. This $14,084 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Boulder Welding Engineer often earn 2.8% higher than national averages. However, Boulder currently ranks 205 statewide for Welding Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Welding Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $94,216 Boulder, CO November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $100,821 Boulder, CO November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $108,075 Boulder, CO November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $114,905 Boulder, CO November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $121,124 Boulder, CO November 01, 2026
25% $100,821 10% $94,216 90% $121,124 75% $114,905 $108,075 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Boulder, Colorado    Boulder (/ˈboʊldər/) is the home rule municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Boulder County, Colorado, United Stat....More

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