How much does a boilermaker make in Illinois?
$99,730a year
Median yearly pay for boilermakers in Illinois. That is $47.95 an hour or $8,311 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.95
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,690Median: $99,730Highest 10%: $117,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,690 | $40.24 | |
| 25th | $89,520 | $43.04 | |
| Median | $99,730 | $47.95 | |
| 75th | $103,400 | $49.73 | |
| 90th | $117,300 | $56.38 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $109,600 |
| St. Louis, MO | $94,640 |
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 |
| 5. Michigan | $98,220 |
| 6. Wisconsin | $97,590 |
| 7. Minnesota | $96,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boilermaker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $47.95 ($99,730 a year).
Do boilermakers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $99,730 against $76,410 nationally, 31% more.
Where does Illinois rank for boilermaker pay?
Illinois ranks 4 of 37 states.
Which city in Illinois pays boilermakers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $109,600 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.