How much does a boilermaker make in Philadelphia?
$86,910a year
Median yearly pay for boilermakers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $41.78 an hour or $7,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.78
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 26
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,270Median: $86,910Highest 10%: $115,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,270 | $31.86 | |
| 25th | $71,560 | $34.40 | |
| Median | $86,910 | $41.78 | |
| 75th | $104,400 | $50.17 | |
| 90th | $115,300 | $55.42 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for boilermakers.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $91,420 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $132,600 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $103,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $95,840 |
| Taper | $95,010 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $78,200 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $77,140 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $75,970 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $75,710 |
| Plumber | $74,860 |
| Electrician | $74,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boilermaker make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $41.78 ($86,910 a year).
Do boilermakers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $86,910 against $76,410 nationally, 14% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $86,850, so Philadelphia pays 0% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for boilermaker pay?
12 of 26 metro areas with data.
How much does a boilermaker make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,300 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.