Boilermakers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for boilermakers is $36.42 an hour ($75,750 a year). About 2,340 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($76,410). Texas ranks 24th of 37 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for boilermakers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.70 | $57,610 |
| 25% of workers | $31.19 | $64,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.42 | $75,750 |
| 75% of workers | $38.50 | $80,090 |
| 90% of workers | $48.16 | $100,170 |
Boilermakers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $77,090 | 1,170 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $73,060 | 230 |
| Corpus Christi | $64,660 | 170 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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