Boilermakers pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for boilermakers is $37.06 an hour ($77,090 a year). About 1,170 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($76,410). It is 2% higher than the Texas median ($75,750).
Pay range for boilermakers in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.31 | $58,880 |
| 25% of workers | $32.16 | $66,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.06 | $77,090 |
| 75% of workers | $38.76 | $80,620 |
| 90% of workers | $48.23 | $100,310 |
Boilermakers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (this page) | $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)
Related jobs in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $46,710 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $57,940 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $61,300 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $58,030 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $50,520 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $44,750 |
| Construction Laborers | $41,350 |
| Electricians | $59,180 |
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