How much does a boilermaker make in Chicago?
$109,600a year
Median yearly pay for boilermakers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $52.71 an hour or $9,137 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.71
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 26
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,410Median: $109,600Highest 10%: $117,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,410 | $38.18 | |
| 25th | $100,600 | $48.35 | |
| Median | $109,600 | $52.71 | |
| 75th | $116,700 | $56.10 | |
| 90th | $117,700 | $56.57 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for boilermakers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $146,600 |
| Taper | $113,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $111,300 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $105,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $103,700 |
| Plumber | $103,400 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $103,100 |
| Electrician | $102,400 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $102,400 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $96,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boilermaker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $52.71 ($109,600 a year).
Do boilermakers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $109,600 against $76,410 nationally, 43% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $99,730, so Chicago pays 10% more.
Where does Chicago rank for boilermaker pay?
3 of 26 metro areas with data.
How much does a boilermaker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,700 or more.
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.