How much does a boilermaker make in Pittsburgh?
$91,420a year
Median yearly pay for boilermakers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $43.95 an hour or $7,618 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.95
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 26
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,590Median: $91,420Highest 10%: $103,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,590 | $32.50 | |
| 25th | $86,570 | $41.62 | |
| Median | $91,420 | $43.95 | |
| 75th | $91,430 | $43.96 | |
| 90th | $103,000 | $49.50 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for boilermakers.
| Philadelphia, PA | $86,910 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a boilermaker make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $43.95 ($91,420 a year).
Do boilermakers make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $91,420 against $76,410 nationally, 20% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $86,850, so Pittsburgh pays 5% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for boilermaker pay?
10 of 26 metro areas with data.
How much does a boilermaker make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,000 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.