Boilermakers

Occupation

$73,340
National Median Salary
$35.26
Median Hourly Wage
10,170
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$48,390
$62,230
$73,340
$93,520
$107,600

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

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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