How much does a boilermaker make in Kentucky?
$74,810a year
Median yearly pay for boilermakers in Kentucky. That is $35.97 an hour or $6,234 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.97
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,760Median: $74,810Highest 10%: $87,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,760 | $28.73 | |
| 25th | $66,780 | $32.11 | |
| Median | $74,810 | $35.97 | |
| 75th | $80,090 | $38.50 | |
| 90th | $87,920 | $42.27 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntington, WV | $67,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for boilermakers.
| 23. Arkansas | $76,810 |
| 24. Texas | $75,750 |
| 25. South Carolina | $74,840 |
| 26. Kentucky | $74,810 |
| 27. Louisiana | $73,980 |
| 28. Kansas | $72,170 |
| 29. Florida | $69,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boilermaker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $35.97 ($74,810 a year).
Do boilermakers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $74,810 against $76,410 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for boilermaker pay?
Kentucky ranks 26 of 37 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays boilermakers the most?
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, with a median of $67,010 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.