How much does a boilermaker make in New Jersey?
$82,410a year
Median yearly pay for boilermakers in New Jersey. That is $39.62 an hour or $6,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.62
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,010Median: $82,410Highest 10%: $115,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,010 | $23.56 | |
| 25th | $71,560 | $34.40 | |
| Median | $82,410 | $39.62 | |
| 75th | $91,010 | $43.75 | |
| 90th | $115,300 | $55.42 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $86,910 |
| New York, NY | $82,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for boilermakers.
| 14. New Hampshire | $85,470 |
| 15. New York | $84,770 |
| 16. Iowa | $82,470 |
| 17. New Jersey | $82,410 |
| 18. Connecticut | $80,360 |
| 19. Missouri | $78,550 |
| 20. Arizona | $77,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boilermaker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $39.62 ($82,410 a year).
Do boilermakers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $82,410 against $76,410 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for boilermaker pay?
New Jersey ranks 17 of 37 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays boilermakers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $86,910 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.