The average salary for a boilermaker in the United States is $73,840, but the range typically falls between $61,220 and $85,270. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $35.5, with a range between $29.43 and $41.
There are approximately 11,130 people employed as a boilermaker in the United States. With Texas, Louisiana, Michigan employing the highest number of boilermakers.The state with the best pay for a boilermaker is California, with an average annual salary of $101,380, while New Mexico has the lowest average annual salary of $50,610.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $49,510 | $23.81 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,220 | $29.43 |
| Median | $71,140 | $34.2 |
| 75th Percentile | $85,270 | $41 |
| 90th Percentile | $102,120 | $49.1 |
The salary of a boilermaker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a boilermaker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for boilermakers are California, Minnesota, Illinois, West Virginia, Washington while the worst states are New Mexico, Florida, Georgia, New Hampshire, Nebraska.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,600 | $71,230 | $98,440 |
| Arizona | $68,370 | $71,490 | $80,380 |
| Arkansas | $48,730 | $63,020 | $71,600 |
| California | $70,260 | $101,380 | $124,490 |
| Colorado | $63,920 | $77,910 | $91,160 |
| Connecticut | $50,330 | $61,930 | $78,630 |
| Delaware | $64,910 | $77,230 | $83,370 |
| Florida | $22,880 | $49,160 | $67,840 |
| Georgia | $34,580 | $54,900 | $77,160 |
| Idaho | $40,310 | $63,750 | $74,620 |
| Illinois | $82,230 | $94,250 | $109,870 |
| Indiana | $47,150 | $71,460 | $95,760 |
| Iowa | $55,510 | $80,760 | $112,580 |
| Kentucky | $63,900 | $75,170 | $83,110 |
| Louisiana | $56,270 | $74,340 | $94,060 |
| Maryland | $40,510 | $63,420 | $81,750 |
| Michigan | $61,580 | $80,180 | $94,210 |
| Minnesota | $88,080 | $96,680 | $101,340 |
| Mississippi | $52,130 | $62,690 | $72,190 |
| Missouri | $28,960 | $57,210 | $70,630 |
| Montana | $54,540 | $75,800 | $84,270 |
| Nebraska | $35,450 | $53,480 | $71,550 |
| New Hampshire | $45,570 | $54,900 | $67,520 |
| New Jersey | $55,180 | $83,530 | $113,240 |
| New Mexico | $31,510 | $50,610 | $62,960 |
| New York | $54,020 | $78,550 | $93,790 |
| North Carolina | $34,940 | $56,380 | $69,630 |
| Ohio | $52,930 | $82,570 | $107,110 |
| Oklahoma | $32,180 | $62,090 | $77,890 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,900 | $88,690 | $122,100 |
| South Carolina | $70,260 | $82,940 | $123,060 |
| South Dakota | $45,110 | $58,350 | $66,240 |
| Tennessee | $41,730 | $70,120 | $99,030 |
| Texas | $55,610 | $71,270 | $97,810 |
| Utah | $67,740 | $76,070 | $87,410 |
| Virginia | $42,220 | $60,170 | $77,240 |
| Washington | $65,270 | $89,340 | $113,710 |
| West Virginia | $60,110 | $88,800 | $111,650 |
| Wisconsin | $31,040 | $63,740 | $87,560 |
| Wyoming | $60,000 | $80,490 | $138,240 |
Even between cities, the salary of a boilermaker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for boilermakers is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA with an average salary of $101,770.The city with the lowest average salary for boilermakers is South Georgia nonmetropolitan area, GA with an average salary of $42,890.
Areas with highest average salaries for boilermakers
Areas with lowest average salaries for boilermakers
The number of boilermakers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of boilermakers has decreased by -2,890. On average, the number of boilermakers has been increasing by -5.2% each year. The salary of boilermakers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of boilermakers has increased by $6,410. On average, the salary of boilermakers has been increasing by 2.4% each year.
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