Boilermakers pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for boilermakers is $36.74 an hour ($76,410 a year). About 10,190 people work in this job there.

$36.74Median hourly pay
$64,760–$95,430Middle half of workers, yearly
10,190People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for boilermakers in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$24.28$50,490
25% of workers$31.13$64,760
Half of workers (median)$36.74$76,410
75% of workers$45.88$95,430
90% of workers$53.06$110,370

Best-paying states for boilermakers

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
California$118,150720
Mississippi$105,910280
New Mexico$101,200300
Illinois$99,730110
Michigan$98,2200
Wisconsin$97,590170
Minnesota$96,190140
Washington$95,200190
Indiana$91,410170
Colorado$89,35040

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for boilermakers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,590
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,800
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,750
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$62,780
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$51,330
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$42,360
Millwrights$65,700
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$65,380

Other job titles for this job

Boiler Control TechnicianBoiler Control TechBoiler ErectorBoiler FitterBoiler InstallerBoiler MakerBoiler MechanicBoiler RelinerBoiler RepairmanBoiler Service TechnicianBoiler SetterBoiler Shop Mechanic

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.