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, 20192024

+21.2%

$12,745 total

Best States for Boilermakers

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State Rankings

Rank StateMedian
1South CarolinaSC$124,400
2WashingtonWA$113,970
3CaliforniaCA$107,600
4MinnesotaMN$102,730
5WisconsinWI$97,410
6IllinoisIL$95,340
7PennsylvaniaPA$87,710
8ColoradoCO$86,980
9ConnecticutCT$85,480
10IndianaIN$83,500

About Boilermakers

Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries.

Boilermakers Salary by State

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