Top 15 cities for boilermakers by average salary
| San Francisco, CA | $132,500 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $115,200 |
| Chicago, IL | $103,930 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $102,760 |
| Toledo, OH | $99,470 |
| Detroit, MI | $95,420 |
| St. Louis, MO | $95,210 |
| Buffalo, NY | $93,730 |
| Farmington, NM | $93,100 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $91,100 |
| New York, NY | $90,710 |
| Cleveland, OH | $89,990 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $88,260 |
| Houston, TX | $77,170 |
| Huntington, WV | $75,620 |
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Boilermakers salary by state
California pays boilermakers the most statewide, $115,900 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $115,900 | $118,150 | 720 | 2 | $132,500 | $115,200 |
| Illinois | $98,300 | $99,730 | 110 | 1 | $103,930 | $103,930 |
| Washington | $95,120 | $95,200 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $93,870 | $84,770 | 410 | 2 | $93,730 | $90,710 |
| Minnesota | $92,800 | $96,190 | 140 | 1 | $102,760 | $102,760 |
| New Mexico | $92,140 | $101,200 | 300 | 1 | $93,100 | $93,100 |
| Idaho | $89,790 | $88,400 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $88,640 | $91,410 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $88,080 | $89,350 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $87,440 | $98,220 | n/a | 1 | $95,420 | $95,420 |
| Mississippi | $87,400 | $105,910 | 280 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $86,660 | $76,810 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $86,110 | $86,850 | 260 | 2 | $91,100 | $88,260 |
| Wisconsin | $85,050 | $97,590 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $83,020 | $78,550 | 100 | 1 | $95,210 | $95,210 |
| New Jersey | $80,990 | $82,410 | 280 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $79,910 | $85,550 | 300 | 2 | $99,470 | $89,990 |
| Wyoming | $79,320 | $77,900 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $77,180 | $77,940 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Iowa | $76,840 | $82,470 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Hampshire | $76,210 | $85,470 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $76,210 | $72,170 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $75,850 | $75,750 | 2,340 | 3 | $77,170 | $70,220 |
| Kentucky | $74,080 | $74,810 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $73,600 | $74,840 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Connecticut | $72,600 | $80,360 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $71,540 | $73,980 | 1,220 | 3 | $75,120 | $71,030 |
| Tennessee | $71,530 | $51,810 | 180 | 1 | $70,750 | $70,750 |
| Nevada | $68,570 | $61,430 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $68,270 | $63,850 | 30 | 1 | $75,620 | $75,620 |
| Oklahoma | $66,380 | $77,750 | n/a | 1 | $67,320 | $67,320 |
| Virginia | $65,320 | $67,540 | 150 | 1 | $66,400 | $66,400 |
| Florida | $65,190 | $69,790 | 400 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $64,910 | $64,200 | n/a | 1 | $68,580 | $68,580 |
| Alabama | $63,450 | $63,570 | 180 | 2 | $72,330 | $61,550 |
| North Carolina | $59,070 | $49,720 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $49,950 | $42,250 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $38,050 | $29,120 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Boilermakers salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $132,500 | $135,290 | $63.70 | 50 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $115,200 | $110,370 | $55.38 | 320 |
| Chicago, IL | $103,930 | $109,640 | $49.96 | 90 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $102,760 | $105,430 | $49.40 | n/a |
| Toledo, OH | $99,470 | $107,780 | $47.82 | 40 |
| Detroit, MI | $95,420 | $100,110 | $45.88 | n/a |
| St. Louis, MO | $95,210 | $94,640 | $45.77 | 40 |
| Buffalo, NY | $93,730 | $106,790 | $45.06 | n/a |
| Farmington, NM | $93,100 | $101,250 | $44.76 | n/a |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $91,100 | $91,420 | $43.80 | 100 |
| New York, NY | $90,710 | $82,420 | $43.61 | 330 |
| Cleveland, OH | $89,990 | $90,980 | $43.26 | 30 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $88,260 | $86,910 | $42.43 | 140 |
| Houston, TX | $77,170 | $77,090 | $37.10 | 1,170 |
| Huntington, WV | $75,620 | $67,010 | $36.36 | 30 |
| New Orleans, LA | $75,120 | $77,290 | $36.12 | 120 |
| Beaumont, TX | $74,850 | $73,060 | $35.99 | 230 |
| Decatur, AL | $72,330 | $64,060 | $34.77 | 30 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $72,070 | $74,730 | $34.65 | 680 |
| Lafayette, LA | $71,030 | $70,720 | $34.15 | 110 |
| Knoxville, TN | $70,750 | $51,430 | $34.01 | 50 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $70,220 | $64,660 | $33.76 | 170 |
| Atlanta, GA | $68,580 | $64,200 | $32.97 | n/a |
| Tulsa, OK | $67,320 | $64,110 | $32.36 | n/a |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $66,400 | $68,350 | $31.93 | 90 |
| Birmingham, AL | $61,550 | $64,000 | $29.59 | n/a |
Related jobs
- CarpentersU.S. average $65,630
- Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersU.S. average $60,050
- Construction LaborersU.S. average $52,030
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsU.S. average $66,290
- ElectriciansU.S. average $71,490
- Painters, Construction and MaintenanceU.S. average $55,420
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersU.S. average $72,170
- Sheet Metal WorkersU.S. average $67,850
Boilermakers salary: questions
Where do boilermakers make the most money?
In San Francisco, CA, with an average of $132,500 a year, among the 26 metro areas we cover.
What is the average boilermakers salary in the U.S.?
$80,090 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $76,410, so half of boilermakers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should boilermakers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of boilermakers nationwide earn between $64,760 (25th percentile) and $95,430 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays boilermakers the most?
California, with a statewide average of $115,900 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is boilermakers pay the lowest?
Birmingham, AL, at $61,550 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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