How much does a boilermaker make in Tennessee?
$51,810a year
Median yearly pay for boilermakers in Tennessee. That is $24.91 an hour or $4,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.91
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,130Median: $51,810Highest 10%: $110,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| 25th | $49,910 | $24.00 | |
| Median | $51,810 | $24.91 | |
| 75th | $105,400 | $50.66 | |
| 90th | $110,700 | $53.20 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Knoxville, TN | $51,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for boilermakers.
| 32. West Virginia | $63,850 |
| 33. Alabama | $63,570 |
| 34. Nevada | $61,430 |
| 35. Tennessee | $51,810 |
| 36. North Carolina | $49,720 |
| 37. Maryland | $42,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boilermaker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $24.91 ($51,810 a year).
Do boilermakers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $51,810 against $76,410 nationally, 32% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for boilermaker pay?
Tennessee ranks 35 of 37 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays boilermakers the most?
Knoxville, TN, with a median of $51,430 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.