Boilermakers
Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries.
SOC Code: 47-2011 | Category: Welding & Metalwork
National Median Salary
$73,340
$35.26/hr
Total Employment
10,170
10-Year Growth
+5.9%
Top-Paying State
South Carolina ($124,400)
+5.9% projected growth
Faster than average (national avg: +4%, +1.9pp)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$48,390 (entry)$73,340 (median)$107,600 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+21.2%
$12,745 total
Best States for Boilermakers
See full rankings →State Rankings
| Rank | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South CarolinaSC | $124,400 |
| 2 | WashingtonWA | $113,970 |
| 3 | CaliforniaCA | $107,600 |
| 4 | MinnesotaMN | $102,730 |
| 5 | WisconsinWI | $97,410 |
| 6 | IllinoisIL | $95,340 |
| 7 | PennsylvaniaPA | $87,710 |
| 8 | ColoradoCO | $86,980 |
| 9 | ConnecticutCT | $85,480 |
| 10 | IndianaIN | $83,500 |
About Boilermakers
Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries.
Boilermakers Salary by State
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