SOC 47-2011 · May 2025 · United States
Boilermakers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Boilermakers across the United States is $76,410 per year, measured over 10,190 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $118,150.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Boilermakers
Pay for this occupation varies by 179.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $118,150 and Maryland pays $42,250.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $118,150 | 720 | |
| 2 | Mississippi | $105,910 | 280 | |
| 3 | New Mexico | $101,200 | 300 | |
| 4 | Illinois | $99,730 | 110 | |
| 5 | Michigan | $98,220 | — | |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $97,590 | 170 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | $96,190 | 140 | |
| 8 | Washington | $95,200 | 190 | |
| 9 | Indiana | $91,410 | 170 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $89,350 | 40 |
States with the most Boilermakers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 2,340 | $75,750 | |
| 2 | Louisiana | 1,220 | $73,980 | |
| 3 | California | 720 | $118,150 | |
| 4 | New York | 410 | $84,770 | |
| 5 | Florida | 400 | $69,790 | |
| 6 | New Mexico | 300 | $101,200 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 300 | $85,550 | |
| 8 | Mississippi | 280 | $105,910 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 280 | $82,410 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 260 | $86,850 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $135,290 | 50 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $110,370 | 320 |
| 3 | Chicago | $109,640 | 90 |
| 4 | Toledo | $107,780 | 40 |
| 5 | Buffalo | $106,790 | — |
| 6 | Minneapolis | $105,430 | — |
| 7 | Farmington | $101,250 | — |
| 8 | Detroit | $100,110 | — |
| 9 | St. Louis | $94,640 | 40 |
| 10 | Pittsburgh | $91,420 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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