How much does a boilermaker make in San Francisco?
$135,300a year
Median yearly pay for boilermakers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $65.04 an hour or $11,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.04
- Vs. national median
- +77%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 26
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,540Median: $135,300Highest 10%: $162,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,540 | $42.57 | |
| 25th | $117,600 | $56.54 | |
| Median | $135,300 | $65.04 | |
| 75th | $155,700 | $74.85 | |
| 90th | $162,800 | $78.25 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for boilermakers.
| Los Angeles, CA | $110,400 |
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Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a boilermaker make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $65.04 ($135,300 a year).
Do boilermakers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $135,300 against $76,410 nationally, 77% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $118,200, so San Francisco pays 15% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for boilermaker pay?
1 of 26 metro areas with data.
How much does a boilermaker make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $88,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,800 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.