Boilermaker Salary in the US

$28.49
per hour
per year
$59,300
per year
per hour

Boilermaker - Average Hourly Pay & Salary

The average salary for a Boilermaker is $28.49 per hour ($59,300 per year), which is $5,810 (+11%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Boilermaker can expect an average starting pay of $18.92. The highest pay rates can exceed $35.
$18.92
Low
$28.49
Average salary
$35
High
$39,400
Low
$59,300
Average salary
$72,800
High

Boilermaker Salary Range

Low
$18.92
Average salary
$28.49
Experienced
$30.33
High
$35
Low
$39,400
Average salary
$59,300
Experienced
$63,100
High
$72,800
Among Boilermakers in the US, Boilermaker Apprentices and new tradespeople tend to have the lowest wages, while more experienced and highly skilled workers like Journeyman Boilermakers, Boilermakers / Welders and Union Boilermakers enjoy the highest pay rates.

Boilermaker - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Union Boilermaker$31.90/hour
+12% 
Boilermaker Welder$31.10/hour
+9% 
Journeyman Boilermaker$30.20/hour
+6% 
Boilermaker Apprentice$15.10/hour
 -47%

Boilermaker - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Boilermaker with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $42,000 per year. A mid career Boilermaker with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $55,000, while an experienced Boilermaker with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $63,000. Boilermakers with more than 20 years of experience earn $60,000 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Boilermaker

Experienced▲ +6%
Late Career▲ +1%
Average Salary$59,300/year
Mid Career▼ -7%
Entry Level▼ -29%

Gender Breakdown

Female
2%
Male
98%

Boilermaker - Related Salaries (per year)

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Boilermaker jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Boilermaker

How much does a Boilermaker make in the US?
A Boilermaker in the US earns an average of $28.49 gross per hour, which is about $59,300 gross per year. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Boilermaker updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Boilermaker in the US?
The starting salary of a Boilermaker in the US is around $18.92 gross per hour. Boilermaker Apprentices and new tradespeople usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Boilermaker in the US?
The highest salary of a Boilermaker in the US can reach and exceed $35 gross per hour. Journeyman Boilermakers, Boilermakers / Welders and Union Boilermakers usually have the highest salaries.
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