How much does a boilermaker make in California?
$118,200a year
Median yearly pay for boilermakers in California. That is $56.80 an hour or $9,846 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.80
- Vs. national median
- +55%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,960Median: $118,200Highest 10%: $136,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,960 | $40.37 | |
| 25th | $107,000 | $51.45 | |
| Median | $118,200 | $56.80 | |
| 75th | $129,400 | $62.21 | |
| 90th | $136,900 | $65.82 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $135,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $110,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for boilermakers.
| 1. California | $118,200 |
| 2. Mississippi | $105,900 |
| 3. New Mexico | $101,200 |
| 4. Illinois | $99,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boilermaker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $56.80 ($118,200 a year).
Do boilermakers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $118,200 against $76,410 nationally, 55% more.
Where does California rank for boilermaker pay?
California ranks 1 of 37 states.
Which city in California pays boilermakers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $135,300 a year.
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.