How much does a boilermaker make in Detroit?
$100,100a year
Median yearly pay for boilermakers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $48.13 an hour or $8,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.13
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 26
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,500Median: $100,100Highest 10%: $107,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,500 | $35.82 | |
| 25th | $84,590 | $40.67 | |
| Median | $100,100 | $48.13 | |
| 75th | $107,200 | $51.51 | |
| 90th | $107,200 | $51.52 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for boilermakers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $106,600 |
| Plumber | $86,370 |
| Electrician | $81,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $80,610 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $77,290 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $76,980 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $75,120 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $68,130 |
| Carpenter | $65,810 |
| Roofer | $63,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boilermaker make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $48.13 ($100,100 a year).
Do boilermakers make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $100,100 against $76,410 nationally, 31% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $98,220, so Detroit pays 2% more.
Where does Detroit rank for boilermaker pay?
8 of 26 metro areas with data.
How much does a boilermaker make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,200 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.