How much does a boilermaker make in Houston?
$77,090a year
Median yearly pay for boilermakers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $37.06 an hour or $6,424 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.06
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 26
- Jobs in the area
- 1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,880Median: $77,090Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,880 | $28.31 | |
| 25th | $66,890 | $32.16 | |
| Median | $77,090 | $37.06 | |
| 75th | $80,620 | $38.76 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.23 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for boilermakers.
| Beaumont, TX | $73,060 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $64,660 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $58,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boilermaker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $37.06 ($77,090 a year).
Do boilermakers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $77,090 against $76,410 nationally, 1% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $75,750, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for boilermaker pay?
15 of 26 metro areas with data.
How much does a boilermaker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,300 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.