Boilermakers Salary (2025)
Based on 10,190 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $50,490 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $64,760 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $76,410 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $95,430 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $110,370 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$50K
25th
$65K
Median
$76K
75th
$95K
90th
$110K
Highest Paying States for Boilermakers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $115,900 |
| Illinois | $98,300 |
| Washington | $95,120 |
| New York | $93,870 |
| Minnesota | $92,800 |
| New Mexico | $92,140 |
| Idaho | $89,790 |
| Indiana | $88,640 |
| Colorado | $88,080 |
| Michigan | $87,440 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Boilermakers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $115,900 per year, while Michigan has an average of $87,440 — a difference of $28,460. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Boilermakers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10,190 workers were employed as Boilermakerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $80,090 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-2011