Boilermaker Salary
Boilermakers earn a median $76,410 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$76,410
$36.74 per hour
Range
$50,490 – $110,370
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
10,190
across the U.S.
Boilermaker take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$62,584
per year · effective tax rate 18.1%
$5,215Monthly
$2,608Twice a month
$2,407Every 2 weeks
$30.09Hourly
- Federal income tax$7,980
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,737
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,108
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$62,584
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,490 | $24.27 | $42,749 |
| 25th percentile | $64,760 | $31.13 | $54,215 |
| Median (50th) | $76,410 | $36.74 | $62,584 |
| 75th percentile | $95,430 | $45.88 | $75,965 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $110,370 | $53.06 | $86,475 |
Best cities for boilermakers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baton Rouge, LA | $74,730 | $59,547 | $65,595 | 680 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $77,090 | $63,063 | $63,939 | 1,170 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Houston, TX — $77,090
- Baton Rouge, LA — $74,730
Boilermaker salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $118,150 | $83,654 | $83,960 – $136,900 | 720 |
| Mississippi | $105,910 | $79,833 | $36,490 – $108,940 | 280 |
| New Mexico | $101,200 | $76,396 | $62,160 – $119,550 | 300 |
| Illinois | $99,730 | $74,198 | $83,690 – $117,270 | 110 |
| Michigan | $98,220 | $74,004 | $48,430 – $107,150 | — |
| Wisconsin | $97,590 | $73,693 | $60,090 – $103,060 | 170 |
| Minnesota | $96,190 | $71,482 | $67,050 – $110,840 | 140 |
| Washington | $95,200 | $75,803 | $62,260 – $127,040 | 190 |
| Indiana | $91,410 | $70,470 | $63,450 – $116,690 | 170 |
| Colorado | $89,350 | $68,465 | $81,390 – $96,150 | 40 |
| Idaho | $88,400 | $67,442 | $70,010 – $118,560 | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,850 | $67,263 | $60,380 – $104,360 | 260 |
| Ohio | $85,550 | $67,444 | $48,120 – $105,440 | 300 |
| New Hampshire | $85,470 | $68,958 | $42,210 – $97,100 | 60 |
| New York | $84,770 | $64,485 | $60,590 – $136,540 | 410 |
| Iowa | $82,470 | $64,366 | $64,030 – $88,280 | 50 |
| New Jersey | $82,410 | $63,746 | $49,010 – $115,270 | 280 |
| Connecticut | $80,360 | $62,518 | $37,450 – $94,910 | 50 |
| Missouri | $78,550 | $61,335 | $49,450 – $124,790 | 100 |
| Arizona | $77,940 | $61,921 | $63,450 – $84,160 | 170 |
| Wyoming | $77,900 | $63,633 | $49,900 – $153,230 | 30 |
| Oklahoma | $77,750 | $60,574 | $46,200 – $85,600 | — |
| Arkansas | $76,810 | $60,083 | $60,790 – $114,130 | 50 |
| Texas | $75,750 | $62,120 | $57,610 – $100,170 | 2,340 |
| South Carolina | $74,840 | $58,147 | $71,800 – $77,000 | — |
| Kentucky | $74,810 | $58,958 | $59,760 – $87,920 | 150 |
| Louisiana | $73,980 | $59,042 | $63,390 – $77,290 | 1,220 |
| Kansas | $72,170 | $56,374 | $56,290 – $96,230 | 70 |
| Florida | $69,790 | $57,927 | $48,040 – $72,800 | 400 |
| Virginia | $67,540 | $53,275 | $41,350 – $78,520 | 150 |
| Georgia | $64,200 | $51,056 | $43,180 – $81,700 | — |
| West Virginia | $63,850 | $51,341 | $38,630 – $92,080 | 30 |
| Alabama | $63,570 | $50,345 | $48,290 – $79,400 | 180 |
| Nevada | $61,430 | $51,539 | $54,200 – $93,480 | 70 |
| Tennessee | $51,810 | $43,809 | $47,130 – $110,660 | 180 |
| North Carolina | $49,720 | $40,655 | $40,900 – $79,770 | 150 |
| Maryland | $42,250 | $34,485 | $34,450 – $73,840 | 30 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boilermaker make?
The national median salary for boilermakers is $76,410 a year ($36.74 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,490 and the top 10% earn over $110,370. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays boilermakers the most?
California has the highest median pay at $118,150. After taxes and local prices, Baton Rouge, LA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many boilermakers are there in the U.S.?
About 10,190 people work as boilermakers nationwide.