SOC 472011

Boilermakers

Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles. Assist in testing assembled vessels. Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.

National Median

$73,340

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$73,340

Entry Level (10th pct)

$48,390

Experienced (90th pct)

$107,600

Total Employed

10,170

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$48,390 - $62,230
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$62,230 - $93,520
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$93,520 - $107,600

Highest Paying Locations for Boilermakers

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$138,790

+89.2% vs national

South Carolina

$124,400

+69.6% vs national

Washington

$113,970

+55.4% vs national

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

$107,600

+46.7% vs national

California

$107,600

+46.7% vs national

Boilermakers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$138,790	50
South Carolina	$124,400	N/A
Washington	$113,970	150
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$107,600	400
California	$107,600	690
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$102,740	N/A
Minnesota	$102,730	N/A
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$99,050	70
Wisconsin	$97,410	170
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$96,510	N/A
Illinois	$95,340	150
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$93,130	100
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$91,690	240
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$90,210	50
Pittsburgh, PA	$89,210	160
Pennsylvania	$87,710	460
Colorado	$86,980	N/A
Connecticut	$85,480	70
Baton Rouge, LA	$84,220	1,100
Indiana	$83,500	200
Montana	$83,200	60
New Jersey	$80,560	310
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$80,560	190
Louisiana	$76,320	1,620
Wyoming	$76,050	110
Arizona	$75,770	N/A
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$75,370	120
New York	$75,060	120
Arkansas	$74,780	60
Kentucky	$73,340	300
Nevada	$73,220	90
Idaho	$71,700	100
New Hampshire	$70,530	40
Iowa	$68,410	N/A
Michigan	$66,440	500
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area	$65,170	N/A
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$64,980	110
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area	$64,850	40
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$64,310	1,120
Texas	$64,190	2,440
New Mexico	$63,480	60
Nebraska	$63,310	40
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$63,280	N/A
Georgia	$63,240	230
Alabama	$63,220	240
Corpus Christi, TX	$63,040	80
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$62,530	300
Missouri	$62,490	N/A
Birmingham, AL	$62,400	60
West Virginia	$61,660	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Boilermakers?

The national median annual salary for Boilermakers is $73,340, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Boilermakerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Boilermakerss is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median salary of $138,790.

How much can an experienced Boilermakers make?

Top-earning Boilermakerss (90th percentile) make $107,600 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.