How much does a boilermaker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $36.74 an hour or $6,368 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.74
- Average (mean)
- $80,090
- Jobs
- 10,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,490 | $24.27 | |
| 25th | $64,760 | $31.13 | |
| Median | $76,410 | $36.74 | |
| 75th | $95,430 | $45.88 | |
| 90th | $110,400 | $53.06 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $118,200 |
| Mississippi | $105,900 |
| New Mexico | $101,200 |
| Illinois | $99,730 |
| Michigan | $98,220 |
| Wisconsin | $97,590 |
| Minnesota | $96,190 |
| Washington | $95,200 |
| Indiana | $91,410 |
| Colorado | $89,350 |
| Idaho | $88,400 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,850 |
| Ohio | $85,550 |
| New Hampshire | $85,470 |
| New York | $84,770 |
| Iowa | $82,470 |
| New Jersey | $82,410 |
| Connecticut | $80,360 |
| Missouri | $78,550 |
| Arizona | $77,940 |
| Wyoming | $77,900 |
| Oklahoma | $77,750 |
| Arkansas | $76,810 |
| Texas | $75,750 |
| South Carolina | $74,840 |
| Kentucky | $74,810 |
| Louisiana | $73,980 |
| Kansas | $72,170 |
| Florida | $69,790 |
| Virginia | $67,540 |
| Georgia | $64,200 |
| West Virginia | $63,850 |
| Alabama | $63,570 |
| Nevada | $61,430 |
| Tennessee | $51,810 |
| North Carolina | $49,720 |
| Maryland | $42,250 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $135,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $110,400 |
| Chicago, IL | $109,600 |
| Toledo, OH | $107,800 |
| Buffalo, NY | $106,800 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $105,400 |
| Farmington, NM | $101,300 |
| Detroit, MI | $100,100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $94,640 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $91,420 |
| Cleveland, OH | $90,980 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $86,910 |
| New York, NY | $82,420 |
| New Orleans, LA | $77,290 |
| Houston, TX | $77,090 |
In other countries
Boilermaker belongs to the international group "Sheet-metal workers".
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- Floor Layer$56,460
- Floor Sander and Finisher$50,440
- Tile and Stone Setter$55,690
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$57,020
- Terrazzo Worker and Finisher$76,170
- Construction Laborer$47,120
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boilermaker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $36.74 ($76,410 a year).
How much does a boilermaker make a month?
About $6,368 a month before tax, based on a median of $76,410 a year.
How much does a boilermaker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,490 or less a year ($24.27 an hour); the top 10% make $110,400 or more.
Which state pays boilermakers the most?
California, with a median of $118,200 a year, followed by Mississippi ($105,900) and New Mexico ($101,200).
Which city pays boilermakers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $135,300 a year.
How many boilermakers are there in the United States?
About 10,190 people work as boilermakers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.