Boilermakers
Occupation
$73,340
National Median Salary
$35.26
Median Hourly Wage
10,170
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+22.5%
10 Year Change
$59,860
2014 Median
$73,340
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Boilermakers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $113,860 | 130 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $105,080 | 130 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $96,580 | — |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $96,580 | — |
| Primary Metal Manufacturing | $92,470 | 30 |
Top Paying States for Boilermakers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $124,400 | — |
| Washington | $113,970 | 150 |
| California | $107,600 | 690 |
| Minnesota | $102,730 | — |
| Wisconsin | $97,410 | 170 |
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Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
Primary Metal Manufacturing
Nonresidential Building Construction
Construction of Buildings
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Rail Transportation
Ship and Boat Building
