Boilermaker salary in Colorado
Median $42.96 an hour for 40 boilermakers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2000.
Boilermaker pay in Colorado: the full range
Colorado ranks 10th of 37 states for median boilermaker pay, and 16th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $41.67). 40 boilermakers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $39.13 – $41.52 | $81,390 – $86,360 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $41.52 – $45.64 | $86,360 – $94,930 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $45.64 – $46.23 | $94,930 – $96,150 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Boilermaker wages in Colorado over time
Table
| Year | Colorado $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $16.00 | $29.91 | $17.80 | — |
| 2001 | $16.42 | $29.85 | $19.06 | 60 |
| 2002 | $16.96 | $30.35 | $20.17 | 70 |
| 2004 | $15.44 | $26.31 | $21.68 | — |
| 2005 | $18.22 | $30.03 | $23.10 | — |
| 2007 | $22.54 | $35.00 | $24.38 | 140 |
| 2008 | $23.54 | $35.20 | $25.13 | 260 |
| 2009 | $25.53 | $38.31 | $26.97 | 120 |
| 2010 | $30.29 | $44.72 | $26.27 | 80 |
| 2011 | $31.02 | $44.40 | $27.36 | 150 |
| 2012 | $30.01 | $42.08 | $27.19 | 120 |
| 2013 | $29.75 | $41.11 | $27.74 | 130 |
| 2014 | $33.48 | $45.53 | $28.78 | 150 |
| 2015 | $33.00 | $44.82 | $28.90 | 90 |
| 2016 | $31.39 | $42.11 | $29.84 | 70 |
| 2018 | $34.74 | $44.54 | $29.88 | 60 |
| 2019 | $35.80 | $45.08 | $30.34 | 60 |
| 2020 | $36.69 | $45.64 | $31.42 | — |
| 2021 | $38.92 | $46.24 | $30.91 | — |
| 2023 | $37.53 | $39.65 | $34.20 | — |
| 2024 | $41.82 | $42.92 | $35.26 | — |
| 2025 | $42.96 | $42.96 | $36.74 | 40 |
In today's dollars, the median boilermaker wage in Colorado changed by -4.2% over the last ten years of data.
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Contractor pay by county
Average pay at specialty trade contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just boilermakers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver County | 13,814 | $88,160 | $1,695 |
| Jefferson County | 12,463 | $84,364 | $1,622 |
| Adams County | 19,605 | $83,598 | $1,608 |
| Arapahoe County | 14,058 | $82,624 | $1,589 |
| Douglas County | 6,506 | $80,059 | $1,540 |
| Eagle County | 2,741 | $77,396 | $1,488 |
| Boulder County | 3,183 | $75,142 | $1,445 |
| Broomfield County | 826 | $73,547 | $1,414 |
| Summit County | 938 | $73,255 | $1,409 |
| Grand County | 541 | $72,999 | $1,404 |
| Weld County | 7,458 | $72,660 | $1,397 |
| Larimer County | 7,322 | $72,635 | $1,397 |
| Garfield County | 2,979 | $72,176 | $1,388 |
| San Miguel County | 295 | $69,971 | $1,346 |
| Elbert County | 885 | $68,789 | $1,323 |
| Archuleta County | 376 | $68,301 | $1,313 |
| Ouray County | 87 | $67,946 | $1,307 |
| El Paso County | 11,038 | $67,569 | $1,299 |
| Routt County | 962 | $67,494 | $1,298 |
| Mesa County | 3,129 | $67,047 | $1,289 |
| Delta County | 501 | $65,891 | $1,267 |
| Gunnison County | 558 | $64,750 | $1,245 |
| Clear Creek County | 43 | $64,370 | $1,238 |
| La Plata County | 1,378 | $64,168 | $1,234 |
| Rio Blanco County | 79 | $63,984 | $1,230 |
| Morgan County | 402 | $63,210 | $1,216 |
| Moffat County | 180 | $62,348 | $1,199 |
| Montrose County | 1,557 | $61,514 | $1,183 |
| Pueblo County | 2,133 | $61,421 | $1,181 |
| Chaffee County | 309 | $60,825 | $1,170 |
| Yuma County | 60 | $60,721 | $1,168 |
| Park County | 217 | $60,160 | $1,157 |
| Logan County | 137 | $58,485 | $1,125 |
| Teller County | 224 | $57,430 | $1,104 |
| Alamosa County | 252 | $57,406 | $1,104 |
| Lake County | 94 | $56,469 | $1,086 |
| Huerfano County | 35 | $55,675 | $1,071 |
| Fremont County | 483 | $55,002 | $1,058 |
| Custer County | 68 | $53,434 | $1,028 |
| Las Animas County | 87 | $50,133 | $964 |
| Washington County | 12 | $48,556 | $934 |
| Saguache County | 40 | $47,580 | $915 |
| Baca County | 35 | $46,456 | $893 |
| Montezuma County | 303 | $46,288 | $890 |
| Conejos County | 73 | $46,256 | $890 |
| Rio Grande County | 122 | $44,795 | $861 |
| Prowers County | 110 | $41,612 | $800 |
| Otero County | 70 | $41,281 | $794 |
| Bent County | — | — | — |
| Cheyenne County | — | — | — |
| Costilla County | — | — | — |
| Crowley County | — | — | — |
| Dolores County | — | — | — |
| Gilpin County | — | — | — |
| Hinsdale County | — | — | — |
| Jackson County | — | — | — |
| Kiowa County | — | — | — |
| Kit Carson County | — | — | — |
| Lincoln County | — | — | — |
| Mineral County | — | — | — |
| Phillips County | — | — | — |
| Pitkin County | — | — | — |
| San Juan County | — | — | — |
| Sedgwick County | — | — | — |
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Questions this page answers
How much do boilermakers make in Colorado?
The median boilermaker in Colorado earned $42.96 an hour ($89,350 a year) in May 2025, 17% above the national median of $36.74. The middle half earn $41.52–$45.64; the top 10% earn more than $46.23.
Where does Colorado rank for boilermaker pay?
Colorado ranks 10th of 37 states for boilermaker pay, with a median of $42.96 an hour, and 16th after adjusting for Colorado's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.1, US = 100).
What is the union boilermaker rate in Colorado?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a boilermaker classification for most Colorado counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many boilermakers work in Colorado?
BLS counted 40 boilermakers in Colorado in May 2025, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.20; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Colorado and metro areas, SOC 47-2011.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.